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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,841, 39,764.52 and 24,067.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,841, 39,764.52 and 24,067.82 is: 33,183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,841 : 39,764.52 = 24,067.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,841/39,764.52 = 24,067.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,841x = 39,764.52 × 24,067.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,841x = 957,045,309.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,045,309.75/28,841
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,183.50

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