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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,091.36, 42,013.04 and 24,993.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,091.36, 42,013.04 and 24,993.11 is: 37,379.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,091.36 : 42,013.04 = 24,993.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,091.36/42,013.04 = 24,993.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,091.36x = 42,013.04 × 24,993.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,091.36x = 1,050,036,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,036,510.22/28,091.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,379.34

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