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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,224.96, 38,861.28 and 24,855.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,224.96, 38,861.28 and 24,855.36 is: 34,221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,224.96 : 38,861.28 = 24,855.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,224.96/38,861.28 = 24,855.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,224.96x = 38,861.28 × 24,855.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,224.96x = 965,911,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,911,104.46/28,224.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,221.88

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