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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.58, 38,665.59 and 24,640.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.58, 38,665.59 and 24,640.86 is: 33,963.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.58 : 38,665.59 = 24,640.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.58/38,665.59 = 24,640.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.58x = 38,665.59 × 24,640.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.58x = 952,753,390.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,753,390.01/28,052.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,963.13

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