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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,047.30, 42,070.95 and 24,591.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,047.30, 42,070.95 and 24,591.30 is: 36,886.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,047.30 : 42,070.95 = 24,591.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,047.30/42,070.95 = 24,591.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,047.30x = 42,070.95 × 24,591.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,047.30x = 1,034,579,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,579,352.74/28,047.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,886.95

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