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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,078.88, 38,789.85 and 24,295.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,078.88, 38,789.85 and 24,295.47 is: 33,563.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,078.88 : 38,789.85 = 24,295.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,078.88/38,789.85 = 24,295.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,078.88x = 38,789.85 × 24,295.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,078.88x = 942,417,636.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,417,636.98/28,078.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,563.23

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