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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,153.96, 38,645.48 and 24,895.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,153.96, 38,645.48 and 24,895.85 is: 34,173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,153.96 : 38,645.48 = 24,895.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,153.96/38,645.48 = 24,895.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,153.96x = 38,645.48 × 24,895.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,153.96x = 962,111,942.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,111,942.27/28,153.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,173.24

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