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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.40, 41,897.12 and 24,747

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.40, 41,897.12 and 24,747 is: 36,939.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.40 : 41,897.12 = 24,747 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.40/41,897.12 = 24,747/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.40x = 41,897.12 × 24,747
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.40x = 1,036,828,028.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,036,828,028.64/28,068.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,939.33

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