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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,468.26, 39,338.36 and 24,679.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,468.26, 39,338.36 and 24,679.28 is: 34,102.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,468.26 : 39,338.36 = 24,679.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,468.26/39,338.36 = 24,679.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,468.26x = 39,338.36 × 24,679.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,468.26x = 970,842,468.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,842,468.68/28,468.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,102.63

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