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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,461.51, 39,329.08 and 24,672.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,461.51, 39,329.08 and 24,672.53 is: 34,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,461.51 : 39,329.08 = 24,672.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,461.51/39,329.08 = 24,672.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,461.51x = 39,329.08 × 24,672.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,461.51x = 970,347,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,347,942.81/28,461.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,093.34

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