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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,042.94, 38,653.92 and 24,399.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,042.94, 38,653.92 and 24,399.68 is: 33,632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,042.94 : 38,653.92 = 24,399.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,042.94/38,653.92 = 24,399.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,042.94x = 38,653.92 × 24,399.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,042.94x = 943,142,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,142,963.48/28,042.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,632.11

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