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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,858.04, 39,787.07 and 23,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,858.04, 39,787.07 and 23,664.76 is: 32,627.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,858.04 : 39,787.07 = 23,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,858.04/39,787.07 = 23,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,858.04x = 39,787.07 × 23,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,858.04x = 941,551,244.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,551,244.86/28,858.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,627.00

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