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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,021.93, 41,908.95 and 24,923.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,021.93, 41,908.95 and 24,923.68 is: 37,275.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,021.93 : 41,908.95 = 24,923.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,021.93/41,908.95 = 24,923.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,021.93x = 41,908.95 × 24,923.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,021.93x = 1,044,525,258.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,525,258.94/28,021.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,275.28

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