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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,935, 39,858.86 and 24,672.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,935, 39,858.86 and 24,672.18 is: 33,986.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,935 : 39,858.86 = 24,672.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,935/39,858.86 = 24,672.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,935x = 39,858.86 × 24,672.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,935x = 983,404,968.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,404,968.51/28,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,986.69

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