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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,867.68, 43,301.52 and 23,618.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,867.68, 43,301.52 and 23,618.88 is: 35,428.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,867.68 : 43,301.52 = 23,618.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,867.68/43,301.52 = 23,618.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,867.68x = 43,301.52 × 23,618.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,867.68x = 1,022,733,404.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,733,404.70/28,867.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,428.32

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