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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,595.79, 39,427.88 and 24,610.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,595.79, 39,427.88 and 24,610.05 is: 33,932.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,595.79 : 39,427.88 = 24,610.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,595.79/39,427.88 = 24,610.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,595.79x = 39,427.88 × 24,610.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,595.79x = 970,321,975.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,321,975.14/28,595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,932.34

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