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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,751.67, 39,670.52 and 24,169.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,751.67, 39,670.52 and 24,169.87 is: 33,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,751.67 : 39,670.52 = 24,169.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,751.67/39,670.52 = 24,169.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,751.67x = 39,670.52 × 24,169.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,751.67x = 958,831,311.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,831,311.23/28,751.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,348.72

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