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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,901.90, 39,731.63 and 24,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,901.90, 39,731.63 and 24,853.82 is: 34,166.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,901.90 : 39,731.63 = 24,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,901.90/39,731.63 = 24,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,901.90x = 39,731.63 × 24,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,901.90x = 987,482,457.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,482,457.40/28,901.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,166.70

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