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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.54, 41,888.46 and 24,741.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.54, 41,888.46 and 24,741.12 is: 36,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.54 : 41,888.46 = 24,741.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.54/41,888.46 = 24,741.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.54x = 41,888.46 × 24,741.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.54x = 1,036,367,415.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,367,415.48/28,062.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,930.63

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