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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,017.76, 41,821.62 and 24,696.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,017.76, 41,821.62 and 24,696.40 is: 36,863.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,017.76 : 41,821.62 = 24,696.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,017.76/41,821.62 = 24,696.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,017.76x = 41,821.62 × 24,696.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,017.76x = 1,032,843,456.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,843,456.17/28,017.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,863.88

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