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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,262.53, 38,904.41 and 24,432.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,262.53, 38,904.41 and 24,432.40 is: 33,632.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,262.53 : 38,904.41 = 24,432.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,262.53/38,904.41 = 24,432.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,262.53x = 38,904.41 × 24,432.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,262.53x = 950,527,790.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,527,790.20/28,262.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,632.09

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