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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.94, 38,655.29 and 24,400.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.94, 38,655.29 and 24,400.68 is: 33,633.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.94 : 38,655.29 = 24,400.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.94/38,655.29 = 24,400.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.94x = 38,655.29 × 24,400.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.94x = 943,215,361.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,215,361.60/28,043.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,633.48

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