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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.71, 43,692.60 and 23,847.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.71, 43,692.60 and 23,847.09 is: 35,933.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.71 : 43,692.60 = 23,847.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.71/43,692.60 = 23,847.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.71x = 43,692.60 × 23,847.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.71x = 1,041,941,364.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,941,364.53/28,996.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,933.09

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