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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,200.24, 38,827.68 and 23,942.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,200.24, 38,827.68 and 23,942.40 is: 32,965.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,200.24 : 38,827.68 = 23,942.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,200.24/38,827.68 = 23,942.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,200.24x = 38,827.68 × 23,942.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,200.24x = 929,627,845.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,627,845.63/28,200.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,965.25

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