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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,167.40, 38,945.22 and 24,668.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,167.40, 38,945.22 and 24,668.20 is: 34,107.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,167.40 : 38,945.22 = 24,668.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,167.40/38,945.22 = 24,668.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,167.40x = 38,945.22 × 24,668.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,167.40x = 960,708,476.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,708,476.00/28,167.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,107.11

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