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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,019.93, 41,905.96 and 24,921.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,019.93, 41,905.96 and 24,921.68 is: 37,272.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,019.93 : 41,905.96 = 24,921.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,019.93/41,905.96 = 24,921.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,019.93x = 41,905.96 × 24,921.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,019.93x = 1,044,366,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,366,653.38/28,019.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,272.29

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