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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,918.52, 39,836.21 and 24,655.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,918.52, 39,836.21 and 24,655.69 is: 33,964.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,918.52 : 39,836.21 = 24,655.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,918.52/39,836.21 = 24,655.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,918.52x = 39,836.21 × 24,655.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,918.52x = 982,189,171.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,189,171.05/28,918.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,964.02

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