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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,570.88, 39,332.52 and 24,575.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,570.88, 39,332.52 and 24,575.96 is: 33,832.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,570.88 : 39,332.52 = 24,575.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,570.88/39,332.52 = 24,575.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,570.88x = 39,332.52 × 24,575.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,570.88x = 966,634,438.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,634,438.22/28,570.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,832.85

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