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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.20, 41,996.70 and 24,142.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.20, 41,996.70 and 24,142.20 is: 36,171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.20 : 41,996.70 = 24,142.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.20/41,996.70 = 24,142.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.20x = 41,996.70 × 24,142.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.20x = 1,013,892,730.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,892,730.74/28,030.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,171.44

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