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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,184.84, 38,858.20 and 24,248.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,184.84, 38,858.20 and 24,248.24 is: 33,430.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,184.84 : 38,858.20 = 24,248.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,184.84/38,858.20 = 24,248.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,184.84x = 38,858.20 × 24,248.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,184.84x = 942,242,959.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,242,959.57/28,184.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,430.84

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