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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,144.40, 38,913.48 and 24,645.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,144.40, 38,913.48 and 24,645.20 is: 34,075.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,144.40 : 38,913.48 = 24,645.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,144.40/38,913.48 = 24,645.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,144.40x = 38,913.48 × 24,645.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,144.40x = 959,030,497.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 959,030,497.30/28,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,075.36

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