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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.67, 39,731.99 and 24,597.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.67, 39,731.99 and 24,597.18 is: 33,868.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.67 : 39,731.99 = 24,597.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.67/39,731.99 = 24,597.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.67x = 39,731.99 × 24,597.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.67x = 977,294,786.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,294,786.80/28,855.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,868.39

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