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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,750.67, 39,669.14 and 24,168.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,750.67, 39,669.14 and 24,168.87 is: 33,347.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,750.67 : 39,669.14 = 24,168.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,750.67/39,669.14 = 24,168.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,750.67x = 39,669.14 × 24,168.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,750.67x = 958,758,212.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,758,212.14/28,750.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,347.34

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