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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,377.04, 39,140.40 and 24,593.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,377.04, 39,140.40 and 24,593.56 is: 33,921.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,377.04 : 39,140.40 = 24,593.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,377.04/39,140.40 = 24,593.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,377.04x = 39,140.40 × 24,593.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,377.04x = 962,601,775.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,601,775.82/28,377.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,921.85

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