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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,974.79, 39,831.35 and 24,926.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,974.79, 39,831.35 and 24,926.77 is: 34,266.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,974.79 : 39,831.35 = 24,926.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,974.79/39,831.35 = 24,926.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,974.79x = 39,831.35 × 24,926.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,974.79x = 992,866,900.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,866,900.24/28,974.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,266.58

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