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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,861.08, 39,804.75 and 24,244.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,861.08, 39,804.75 and 24,244.26 is: 33,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,861.08 : 39,804.75 = 24,244.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,861.08/39,804.75 = 24,244.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,861.08x = 39,804.75 × 24,244.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,861.08x = 965,036,708.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 965,036,708.24/28,861.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,437.30

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