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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,114.84, 38,827.53 and 24,319.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,114.84, 38,827.53 and 24,319.79 is: 33,586.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,114.84 : 38,827.53 = 24,319.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,114.84/38,827.53 = 24,319.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,114.84x = 38,827.53 × 24,319.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,114.84x = 944,277,375.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,277,375.82/28,114.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.44

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