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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,591.29, 39,421.67 and 24,605.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,591.29, 39,421.67 and 24,605.55 is: 33,926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,591.29 : 39,421.67 = 24,605.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,591.29/39,421.67 = 24,605.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,591.29x = 39,421.67 × 24,605.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,591.29x = 969,991,749.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,991,749.24/28,591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,926.13

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