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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,605.91, 39,462.12 and 24,823.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,605.91, 39,462.12 and 24,823.76 is: 34,244.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,605.91 : 39,462.12 = 24,823.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,605.91/39,462.12 = 24,823.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,605.91x = 39,462.12 × 24,823.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,605.91x = 979,598,387.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,598,387.72/28,605.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,244.62

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