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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,160.84, 42,206.14 and 24,642.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,160.84, 42,206.14 and 24,642.49 is: 36,933.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,160.84 : 42,206.14 = 24,642.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,160.84/42,206.14 = 24,642.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,160.84x = 42,206.14 × 24,642.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,160.84x = 1,040,064,048.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,064,048.65/28,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,933.00

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