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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,193.86, 38,920.42 and 24,350.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,193.86, 38,920.42 and 24,350.20 is: 33,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,193.86 : 38,920.42 = 24,350.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,193.86/38,920.42 = 24,350.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,193.86x = 38,920.42 × 24,350.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,193.86x = 947,720,231.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,720,231.63/28,193.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,614.42

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