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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.60, 38,803.48 and 23,924.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.60, 38,803.48 and 23,924.84 is: 32,941.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.60 : 38,803.48 = 23,924.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.60/38,803.48 = 23,924.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.60x = 38,803.48 × 23,924.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.60x = 928,367,050.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,367,050.44/28,182.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,941.14

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