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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,607.70, 39,464.60 and 24,825.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,607.70, 39,464.60 and 24,825.56 is: 34,247.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,607.70 : 39,464.60 = 24,825.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,607.70/39,464.60 = 24,825.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,607.70x = 39,464.60 × 24,825.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,607.70x = 979,730,795.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,730,795.18/28,607.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,247.10

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