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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,863.18, 39,742.35 and 24,604.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,863.18, 39,742.35 and 24,604.68 is: 33,878.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,863.18 : 39,742.35 = 24,604.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,863.18/39,742.35 = 24,604.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,863.18x = 39,742.35 × 24,604.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,863.18x = 977,847,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,847,804.20/28,863.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,878.73

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