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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.33, 40,092.71 and 23,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.33, 40,092.71 and 23,015.62 is: 31,825.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.33 : 40,092.71 = 23,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.33/40,092.71 = 23,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.33x = 40,092.71 × 23,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.33x = 922,758,513.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,758,513.17/28,994.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,825.48

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