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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,796.49, 39,703.30 and 24,023.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,796.49, 39,703.30 and 24,023.36 is: 33,122.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,796.49 : 39,703.30 = 24,023.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,796.49/39,703.30 = 24,023.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,796.49x = 39,703.30 × 24,023.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,796.49x = 953,806,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,806,708.29/28,796.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,122.33

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