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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,194, 38,992.35 and 24,651.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,194, 38,992.35 and 24,651.06 is: 34,092.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,194 : 38,992.35 = 24,651.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,194/38,992.35 = 24,651.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,194x = 38,992.35 × 24,651.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,194x = 961,202,759.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,202,759.39/28,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,092.46

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