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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,161.09, 42,206.51 and 24,642.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,161.09, 42,206.51 and 24,642.74 is: 36,933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,161.09 : 42,206.51 = 24,642.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,161.09/42,206.51 = 24,642.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,161.09x = 42,206.51 × 24,642.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,161.09x = 1,040,083,717.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,083,717.99/28,161.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,933.36

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