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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,794.88, 39,657.48 and 24,814.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,794.88, 39,657.48 and 24,814.56 is: 34,175.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,794.88 : 39,657.48 = 24,814.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,794.88/39,657.48 = 24,814.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,794.88x = 39,657.48 × 24,814.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,794.88x = 984,082,916.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,082,916.91/28,794.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,175.62

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