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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.35, 38,664.05 and 24,407.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.35, 38,664.05 and 24,407.07 is: 33,642.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.35 : 38,664.05 = 24,407.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.35/38,664.05 = 24,407.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.35x = 38,664.05 × 24,407.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.35x = 943,675,981.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,675,981.51/28,050.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,642.22

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