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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,280.34, 38,992.59 and 24,445.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,280.34, 38,992.59 and 24,445.06 is: 33,704.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,280.34 : 38,992.59 = 24,445.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,280.34/38,992.59 = 24,445.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,280.34x = 38,992.59 × 24,445.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,280.34x = 953,176,104.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,176,104.62/28,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,704.55

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