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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,190,186.80, 42,285,280.20 and 24,942,929.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,190,186.80, 42,285,280.20 and 24,942,929.20 is: 37,414,393.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,190,186.80 : 42,285,280.20 = 24,942,929.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,190,186.80/42,285,280.20 = 24,942,929.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,190,186.80x = 42,285,280.20 × 24,942,929.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,190,186.80x = 1,054,718,750,230,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,718,750,230,761.88/28,190,186.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,414,393.80

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