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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,007.08, 46,814.88 and 28,029.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 34,007.08, 46,814.88 and 28,029.28 is: 38,585.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    34,007.08 : 46,814.88 = 28,029.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    34,007.08/46,814.88 = 28,029.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    34,007.08x = 46,814.88 × 28,029.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    34,007.08x = 1,312,187,379.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,187,379.69/34,007.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,585.71

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