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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.92, 41,917.92 and 24,929.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.92, 41,917.92 and 24,929.68 is: 37,284.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.92 : 41,917.92 = 24,929.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.92/41,917.92 = 24,929.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.92x = 41,917.92 × 24,929.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.92x = 1,045,000,331.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,000,331.87/28,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,284.26

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