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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,198.84, 38,877.52 and 24,262.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,198.84, 38,877.52 and 24,262.24 is: 33,450.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,198.84 : 38,877.52 = 24,262.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,198.84/38,877.52 = 24,262.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,198.84x = 38,877.52 × 24,262.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,198.84x = 943,255,720.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,255,720.84/28,198.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,450.16

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