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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,552.41, 39,376.31 and 24,517.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,552.41, 39,376.31 and 24,517.98 is: 33,812.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,552.41 : 39,376.31 = 24,517.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,552.41/39,376.31 = 24,517.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,552.41x = 39,376.31 × 24,517.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,552.41x = 965,427,458.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,427,458.46/28,552.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,812.47

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