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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,155.33, 42,281.31 and 24,999.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,155.33, 42,281.31 and 24,999.90 is: 37,542.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,155.33 : 42,281.31 = 24,999.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,155.33/42,281.31 = 24,999.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,155.33x = 42,281.31 × 24,999.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,155.33x = 1,057,028,521.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,028,521.87/28,155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,542.75

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