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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,921.52, 43,263.48 and 23,089.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,921.52, 43,263.48 and 23,089.52 is: 34,539.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,921.52 : 43,263.48 = 23,089.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,921.52/43,263.48 = 23,089.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,921.52x = 43,263.48 × 23,089.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,921.52x = 998,932,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,932,986.73/28,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,539.44

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