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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,758.80, 39,652.92 and 24,773.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,758.80, 39,652.92 and 24,773.12 is: 34,157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,758.80 : 39,652.92 = 24,773.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,758.80/39,652.92 = 24,773.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,758.80x = 39,652.92 × 24,773.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,758.80x = 982,326,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,326,545.51/28,758.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,157.42

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