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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.11, 39,949.15 and 24,773.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.11, 39,949.15 and 24,773.33 is: 34,153.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.11 : 39,949.15 = 24,773.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.11/39,949.15 = 24,773.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.11x = 39,949.15 × 24,773.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.11x = 989,673,476.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,673,476.17/28,977.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,153.63

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