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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,351.32, 39,104.82 and 24,073.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,351.32, 39,104.82 and 24,073.02 is: 33,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,351.32 : 39,104.82 = 24,073.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,351.32/39,104.82 = 24,073.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,351.32x = 39,104.82 × 24,073.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,351.32x = 941,371,113.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,371,113.96/28,351.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,203.78

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