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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.48, 38,654.40 and 24,902.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.48, 38,654.40 and 24,902.36 is: 34,182.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.48 : 38,654.40 = 24,902.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.48/38,654.40 = 24,902.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.48x = 38,654.40 × 24,902.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.48x = 962,585,784.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,585,784.38/28,160.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,182.15

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