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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,911.52, 43,248.48 and 23,079.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,911.52, 43,248.48 and 23,079.52 is: 34,524.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,911.52 : 43,248.48 = 23,079.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,911.52/43,248.48 = 23,079.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,911.52x = 43,248.48 × 23,079.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,911.52x = 998,154,159.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,154,159.13/28,911.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,524.44

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