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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,229.47, 38,858.88 and 24,399.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,229.47, 38,858.88 and 24,399.36 is: 33,586.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,229.47 : 38,858.88 = 24,399.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,229.47/38,858.88 = 24,399.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,229.47x = 38,858.88 × 24,399.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,229.47x = 948,131,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,131,802.32/28,229.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,586.60

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