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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,407.24, 45,997.08 and 28,361

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,407.24, 45,997.08 and 28,361 is: 39,049.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,407.24 : 45,997.08 = 28,361 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,407.24/45,997.08 = 28,361/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,407.24x = 45,997.08 × 28,361
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,407.24x = 1,304,523,185.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,523,185.88/33,407.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,049.12

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