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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.15, 41,896.72 and 24,746.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.15, 41,896.72 and 24,746.73 is: 36,938.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.15 : 41,896.72 = 24,746.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.15/41,896.72 = 24,746.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.15x = 41,896.72 × 24,746.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.15x = 1,036,806,755.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,806,755.86/28,068.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,938.91

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