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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.99, 40,047.41 and 23,350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.99, 40,047.41 and 23,350.48 is: 32,249.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.99 : 40,047.41 = 23,350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.99/40,047.41 = 23,350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.99x = 40,047.41 × 23,350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.99x = 935,126,204.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,126,204.51/28,996.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,249.08

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