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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.32, 38,680.92 and 24,269.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.32, 38,680.92 and 24,269.28 is: 33,470.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.32 : 38,680.92 = 24,269.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.32/38,680.92 = 24,269.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.32x = 38,680.92 × 24,269.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.32x = 938,758,078.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,758,078.14/28,047.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,470.51

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