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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,230.03, 38,859.66 and 24,399.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,230.03, 38,859.66 and 24,399.92 is: 33,587.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,230.03 : 38,859.66 = 24,399.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,230.03/38,859.66 = 24,399.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,230.03x = 38,859.66 × 24,399.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,230.03x = 948,172,546.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,172,546.65/28,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,587.38

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