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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.61, 38,672.67 and 24,413.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.61, 38,672.67 and 24,413.33 is: 33,650.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.61 : 38,672.67 = 24,413.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.61/38,672.67 = 24,413.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.61x = 38,672.67 × 24,413.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.61x = 944,128,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,128,842.92/28,056.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,650.85

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