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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.53, 38,827.11 and 24,319.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.53, 38,827.11 and 24,319.47 is: 33,586.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.53 : 38,827.11 = 24,319.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.53/38,827.11 = 24,319.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.53x = 38,827.11 × 24,319.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.53x = 944,254,973.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,254,973.63/28,114.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.02

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