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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,615.91, 39,483.32 and 24,832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,615.91, 39,483.32 and 24,832.40 is: 34,262.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,615.91 : 39,483.32 = 24,832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,615.91/39,483.32 = 24,832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,615.91x = 39,483.32 × 24,832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,615.91x = 980,465,273.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,465,273.99/28,615.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,262.95

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