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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,163.54, 38,658.62 and 24,905.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,163.54, 38,658.62 and 24,905.45 is: 34,186.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,163.54 : 38,658.62 = 24,905.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,163.54/38,658.62 = 24,905.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,163.54x = 38,658.62 × 24,905.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,163.54x = 962,810,327.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,810,327.48/28,163.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,186.41

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