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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,068.88, 42,088.68 and 24,871.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,068.88, 42,088.68 and 24,871.24 is: 37,293.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,068.88 : 42,088.68 = 24,871.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,068.88/42,088.68 = 24,871.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,068.88x = 42,088.68 × 24,871.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,068.88x = 1,046,797,661.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,797,661.56/28,068.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,293.89

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