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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,162.54, 38,657.25 and 24,904.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,162.54, 38,657.25 and 24,904.45 is: 34,185.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,162.54 : 38,657.25 = 24,904.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,162.54/38,657.25 = 24,904.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,162.54x = 38,657.25 × 24,904.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,162.54x = 962,737,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,737,549.76/28,162.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,185.04

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