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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,929.49, 39,851.35 and 24,666.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,929.49, 39,851.35 and 24,666.67 is: 33,979.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,929.49 : 39,851.35 = 24,666.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,929.49/39,851.35 = 24,666.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,929.49x = 39,851.35 × 24,666.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,929.49x = 983,000,099.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,000,099.50/28,929.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,979.17

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