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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,951.38, 43,350.94 and 23,299

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,951.38, 43,350.94 and 23,299 is: 34,887.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,951.38 : 43,350.94 = 23,299 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,951.38/43,350.94 = 23,299/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,951.38x = 43,350.94 × 23,299
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,951.38x = 1,010,033,551.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,033,551.06/28,951.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,887.23

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