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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,897.86, 39,843.18 and 24,348.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,897.86, 39,843.18 and 24,348.90 is: 33,571.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,897.86 : 39,843.18 = 24,348.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,897.86/39,843.18 = 24,348.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,897.86x = 39,843.18 × 24,348.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,897.86x = 970,137,605.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,137,605.50/28,897.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,571.26

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