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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,026.91, 42,082.81 and 24,120.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,026.91, 42,082.81 and 24,120.99 is: 36,218.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,026.91 : 42,082.81 = 24,120.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,026.91/42,082.81 = 24,120.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,026.91x = 42,082.81 × 24,120.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,026.91x = 1,015,078,978.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,078,978.88/28,026.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,218.01

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