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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,928.49, 39,849.97 and 24,665.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,928.49, 39,849.97 and 24,665.67 is: 33,977.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,928.49 : 39,849.97 = 24,665.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,928.49/39,849.97 = 24,665.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,928.49x = 39,849.97 × 24,665.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,928.49x = 982,926,209.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,926,209.53/28,928.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,977.79

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