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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,411.24, 46,002.58 and 28,365

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,411.24, 46,002.58 and 28,365 is: 39,054.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,411.24 : 46,002.58 = 28,365 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,411.24/46,002.58 = 28,365/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,411.24x = 46,002.58 × 28,365
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,411.24x = 1,304,863,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,863,181.70/33,411.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,054.62

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