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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,913.98, 39,879.28 and 24,887.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,913.98, 39,879.28 and 24,887.66 is: 34,326.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,913.98 : 39,879.28 = 24,887.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,913.98/39,879.28 = 24,887.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,913.98x = 39,879.28 × 24,887.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,913.98x = 992,501,961.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,501,961.68/28,913.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,326.02

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