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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,048.08, 38,631.11 and 24,271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,048.08, 38,631.11 and 24,271.41 is: 33,429.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,048.08 : 38,631.11 = 24,271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,048.08/38,631.11 = 24,271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,048.08x = 38,631.11 × 24,271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,048.08x = 937,631,388.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,631,388.21/28,048.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,429.43

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