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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,686.16, 39,479.04 and 24,268

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,686.16, 39,479.04 and 24,268 is: 33,398.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,686.16 : 39,479.04 = 24,268 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,686.16/39,479.04 = 24,268/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,686.16x = 39,479.04 × 24,268
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,686.16x = 958,077,342.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,077,342.72/28,686.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,398.59

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