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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,018.64, 41,822.87 and 24,697.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,018.64, 41,822.87 and 24,697.23 is: 36,865.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,018.64 : 41,822.87 = 24,697.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,018.64/41,822.87 = 24,697.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,018.64x = 41,822.87 × 24,697.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,018.64x = 1,032,908,916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,908,916.16/28,018.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,865.07

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