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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,152.04, 38,749.54 and 24,606.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,152.04, 38,749.54 and 24,606.44 is: 33,869.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,152.04 : 38,749.54 = 24,606.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,152.04/38,749.54 = 24,606.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,152.04x = 38,749.54 × 24,606.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,152.04x = 953,488,231.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,488,231.04/28,152.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,869.24

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