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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,152.24, 38,846.16 and 23,920.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,152.24, 38,846.16 and 23,920.44 is: 33,006.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,152.24 : 38,846.16 = 23,920.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,152.24/38,846.16 = 23,920.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,152.24x = 38,846.16 × 23,920.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,152.24x = 929,217,239.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,217,239.51/28,152.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,006.87

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