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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.52, 40,094.36 and 23,016.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.52, 40,094.36 and 23,016.82 is: 31,827.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.52 : 40,094.36 = 23,016.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.52/40,094.36 = 23,016.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.52x = 40,094.36 × 23,016.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.52x = 922,844,667.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,844,667.14/28,995.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31,827.15

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