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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,274.73, 38,984.82 and 24,439.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,274.73, 38,984.82 and 24,439.44 is: 33,696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,274.73 : 38,984.82 = 24,439.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,274.73/38,984.82 = 24,439.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,274.73x = 38,984.82 × 24,439.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,274.73x = 952,767,169.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,767,169.30/28,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,696.77

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