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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,976.55, 39,948.38 and 24,772.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,976.55, 39,948.38 and 24,772.77 is: 34,152.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,976.55 : 39,948.38 = 24,772.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,976.55/39,948.38 = 24,772.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,976.55x = 39,948.38 × 24,772.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,976.55x = 989,631,905.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,631,905.75/28,976.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,152.85

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