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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,199.52, 38,811.78 and 24,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,199.52, 38,811.78 and 24,175.44 is: 33,273.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,199.52 : 38,811.78 = 24,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,199.52/38,811.78 = 24,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,199.52x = 38,811.78 × 24,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,199.52x = 938,291,858.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 938,291,858.68/28,199.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,273.33

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