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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,104.64, 38,716.62 and 24,058.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,104.64, 38,716.62 and 24,058.60 is: 33,142.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,104.64 : 38,716.62 = 24,058.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,104.64/38,716.62 = 24,058.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,104.64x = 38,716.62 × 24,058.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,104.64x = 931,467,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,467,673.93/28,104.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,142.84

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