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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,130.92, 38,794.98 and 24,150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,130.92, 38,794.98 and 24,150.76 is: 33,305.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,130.92 : 38,794.98 = 24,150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,130.92/38,794.98 = 24,150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,130.92x = 38,794.98 × 24,150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,130.92x = 936,928,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,928,251.18/28,130.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,305.99

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