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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,273.22, 38,982.75 and 24,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,273.22, 38,982.75 and 24,437.94 is: 33,694.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,273.22 : 38,982.75 = 24,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,273.22/38,982.75 = 24,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,273.22x = 38,982.75 × 24,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,273.22x = 952,658,105.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,658,105.54/28,273.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,694.72

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