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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.40, 42,006.60 and 24,942.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.40, 42,006.60 and 24,942.60 is: 37,413.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.40 : 42,006.60 = 24,942.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.40/42,006.60 = 24,942.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.40x = 42,006.60 × 24,942.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.40x = 1,047,753,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,753,821.16/28,004.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,413.90

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