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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,453.80, 39,261.06 and 24,468.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,453.80, 39,261.06 and 24,468.60 is: 33,762.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,453.80 : 39,261.06 = 24,468.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,453.80/39,261.06 = 24,468.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,453.80x = 39,261.06 × 24,468.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,453.80x = 960,663,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,663,172.72/28,453.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,762.21

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