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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,976.61, 39,948.46 and 24,772.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,976.61, 39,948.46 and 24,772.83 is: 34,152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,976.61 : 39,948.46 = 24,772.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,976.61/39,948.46 = 24,772.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,976.61x = 39,948.46 × 24,772.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,976.61x = 989,636,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,636,408.34/28,976.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,152.94

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