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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,837, 39,759.01 and 24,063.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,837, 39,759.01 and 24,063.81 is: 33,177.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,837 : 39,759.01 = 24,063.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,837/39,759.01 = 24,063.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,837x = 39,759.01 × 24,063.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,837x = 956,753,262.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 956,753,262.43/28,837
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,177.97

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