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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,973.79, 39,829.97 and 24,925.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,973.79, 39,829.97 and 24,925.77 is: 34,265.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,973.79 : 39,829.97 = 24,925.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,973.79/39,829.97 = 24,925.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,973.79x = 39,829.97 × 24,925.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,973.79x = 992,792,733.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,792,733.64/28,973.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,265.20

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