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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,250.97, 38,996.82 and 24,256.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,250.97, 38,996.82 and 24,256.05 is: 33,482.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,250.97 : 38,996.82 = 24,256.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,250.97/38,996.82 = 24,256.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,250.97x = 38,996.82 × 24,256.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,250.97x = 945,908,815.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,908,815.76/28,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,482.35

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