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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,844, 39,768.66 and 24,070.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,844, 39,768.66 and 24,070.82 is: 33,187.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,844 : 39,768.66 = 24,070.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,844/39,768.66 = 24,070.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,844x = 39,768.66 × 24,070.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,844x = 957,264,256.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,264,256.50/28,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,187.64

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