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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,281.34, 38,993.97 and 24,446.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,281.34, 38,993.97 and 24,446.06 is: 33,705.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,281.34 : 38,993.97 = 24,446.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,281.34/38,993.97 = 24,446.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,281.34x = 38,993.97 × 24,446.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,281.34x = 953,248,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,248,930.26/28,281.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,705.93

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