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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,186.83, 38,794.26 and 24,162.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,186.83, 38,794.26 and 24,162.75 is: 33,255.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,186.83 : 38,794.26 = 24,162.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,186.83/38,794.26 = 24,162.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,186.83x = 38,794.26 × 24,162.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,186.83x = 937,376,005.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,376,005.82/28,186.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,255.82

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