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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,927.49, 39,848.59 and 24,664.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,927.49, 39,848.59 and 24,664.67 is: 33,976.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,927.49 : 39,848.59 = 24,664.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,927.49/39,848.59 = 24,664.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,927.49x = 39,848.59 × 24,664.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,927.49x = 982,852,061.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,852,061.41/28,927.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,976.40

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