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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,976.11, 39,947.77 and 24,772.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,976.11, 39,947.77 and 24,772.33 is: 34,152.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,976.11 : 39,947.77 = 24,772.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,976.11/39,947.77 = 24,772.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,976.11x = 39,947.77 × 24,772.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,976.11x = 989,599,372.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,599,372.17/28,976.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,152.25

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