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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.90, 40,093.52 and 23,016.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.90, 40,093.52 and 23,016.22 is: 31,826.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.90 : 40,093.52 = 23,016.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.90/40,093.52 = 23,016.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.90x = 40,093.52 × 23,016.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.90x = 922,801,061.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,801,061.58/28,994.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,826.33

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