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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,040.55, 38,649.06 and 24,628.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,040.55, 38,649.06 and 24,628.83 is: 33,946.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,040.55 : 38,649.06 = 24,628.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,040.55/38,649.06 = 24,628.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,040.55x = 38,649.06 × 24,628.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,040.55x = 951,881,128.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,881,128.40/28,040.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,946.59

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