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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.03, 38,905.09 and 24,432.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.03, 38,905.09 and 24,432.90 is: 33,632.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.03 : 38,905.09 = 24,432.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.03/38,905.09 = 24,432.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.03x = 38,905.09 × 24,432.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.03x = 950,564,173.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,564,173.46/28,263.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,632.78

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