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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,280.70, 38,993.10 and 24,445.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,280.70, 38,993.10 and 24,445.44 is: 33,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,280.70 : 38,993.10 = 24,445.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,280.70/38,993.10 = 24,445.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,280.70x = 38,993.10 × 24,445.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,280.70x = 953,203,486.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,203,486.46/28,280.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,705.09

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