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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,112.84, 38,824.77 and 24,317.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,112.84, 38,824.77 and 24,317.79 is: 33,583.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,112.84 : 38,824.77 = 24,317.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,112.84/38,824.77 = 24,317.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,112.84x = 38,824.77 × 24,317.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,112.84x = 944,132,412.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,132,412.47/28,112.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,583.67

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