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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.43, 40,046.55 and 23,349.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.43, 40,046.55 and 23,349.79 is: 32,248.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.43 : 40,046.55 = 23,349.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.43/40,046.55 = 23,349.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.43x = 40,046.55 × 23,349.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.43x = 935,078,332.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,078,332.49/28,996.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,248.05

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