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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,913.63, 39,747.44 and 24,865.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,913.63, 39,747.44 and 24,865.52 is: 34,182.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,913.63 : 39,747.44 = 24,865.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,913.63/39,747.44 = 24,865.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,913.63x = 39,747.44 × 24,865.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,913.63x = 988,340,627.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,340,627.70/28,913.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,182.52

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