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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,157.47, 38,650.29 and 24,899.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,157.47, 38,650.29 and 24,899.35 is: 34,178.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,157.47 : 38,650.29 = 24,899.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,157.47/38,650.29 = 24,899.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,157.47x = 38,650.29 × 24,899.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,157.47x = 962,367,098.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,367,098.31/28,157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,178.04

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