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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,685.16, 39,477.66 and 24,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,685.16, 39,477.66 and 24,267 is: 33,397.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,685.16 : 39,477.66 = 24,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,685.16/39,477.66 = 24,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,685.16x = 39,477.66 × 24,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,685.16x = 958,004,375.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,004,375.22/28,685.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,397.21

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