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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.53, 38,905.78 and 24,433.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.53, 38,905.78 and 24,433.40 is: 33,633.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.53 : 38,905.78 = 24,433.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.53/38,905.78 = 24,433.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.53x = 38,905.78 × 24,433.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.53x = 950,600,485.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,600,485.05/28,263.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,633.47

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