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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,822.23, 39,738.87 and 24,049.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,822.23, 39,738.87 and 24,049.17 is: 33,157.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,822.23 : 39,738.87 = 24,049.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,822.23/39,738.87 = 24,049.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,822.23x = 39,738.87 × 24,049.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,822.23x = 955,686,840.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,686,840.24/28,822.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,157.98

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