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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,182.87, 38,777.13 and 24,393.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,182.87, 38,777.13 and 24,393.96 is: 33,563.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,182.87 : 38,777.13 = 24,393.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,182.87/38,777.13 = 24,393.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,182.87x = 38,777.13 × 24,393.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,182.87x = 945,927,758.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,927,758.13/28,182.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,563.93

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