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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,861.92, 39,704.58 and 23,545.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,861.92, 39,704.58 and 23,545.08 is: 32,390.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,861.92 : 39,704.58 = 23,545.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,861.92/39,704.58 = 23,545.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,861.92x = 39,704.58 × 23,545.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,861.92x = 934,847,512.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 934,847,512.47/28,861.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,390.34

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