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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,694.16, 39,490.08 and 24,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,694.16, 39,490.08 and 24,276 is: 33,409.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,694.16 : 39,490.08 = 24,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,694.16/39,490.08 = 24,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,694.16x = 39,490.08 × 24,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,694.16x = 958,661,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,661,182.08/28,694.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,409.63

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