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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,758.63, 39,691.62 and 24,041.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,758.63, 39,691.62 and 24,041.19 is: 33,180.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,758.63 : 39,691.62 = 24,041.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,758.63/39,691.62 = 24,041.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,758.63x = 39,691.62 × 24,041.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,758.63x = 954,233,777.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,233,777.83/28,758.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,180.78

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