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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,054.08, 38,667.66 and 24,642.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,054.08, 38,667.66 and 24,642.36 is: 33,965.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,054.08 : 38,667.66 = 24,642.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,054.08/38,667.66 = 24,642.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,054.08x = 38,667.66 × 24,642.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,054.08x = 952,862,398.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,862,398.08/28,054.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,965.20

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