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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,289.97, 39,050.69 and 24,295.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,289.97, 39,050.69 and 24,295.05 is: 33,536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,289.97 : 39,050.69 = 24,295.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,289.97/39,050.69 = 24,295.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,289.97x = 39,050.69 × 24,295.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,289.97x = 948,738,344.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,738,344.61/28,289.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,536.21

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