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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,933.08, 39,869.87 and 24,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,933.08, 39,869.87 and 24,396.08 is: 33,617.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,933.08 : 39,869.87 = 24,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,933.08/39,869.87 = 24,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,933.08x = 39,869.87 × 24,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,933.08x = 972,668,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,668,216.78/28,933.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,617.86

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