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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,205.38, 42,225.72 and 24,445.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,205.38, 42,225.72 and 24,445.72 is: 36,597.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,205.38 : 42,225.72 = 24,445.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,205.38/42,225.72 = 24,445.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,205.38x = 42,225.72 × 24,445.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,205.38x = 1,032,238,127.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,032,238,127.92/28,205.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,597.21

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