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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,670.56, 39,551.12 and 24,888.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,670.56, 39,551.12 and 24,888.68 is: 34,334.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,670.56 : 39,551.12 = 24,888.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,670.56/39,551.12 = 24,888.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,670.56x = 39,551.12 × 24,888.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,670.56x = 984,375,169.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,375,169.32/28,670.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,334.01

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