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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,340.58, 39,021.30 and 24,083.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,340.58, 39,021.30 and 24,083.22 is: 33,159.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,340.58 : 39,021.30 = 24,083.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,340.58/39,021.30 = 24,083.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,340.58x = 39,021.30 × 24,083.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,340.58x = 939,758,552.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,758,552.59/28,340.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,159.47

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