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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,279.57, 38,925.87 and 24,931.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,279.57, 38,925.87 and 24,931.03 is: 34,316.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,279.57 : 38,925.87 = 24,931.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,279.57/38,925.87 = 24,931.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,279.57x = 38,925.87 × 24,931.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,279.57x = 970,462,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,462,032.75/28,279.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,316.72

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