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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,263.94, 42,370.80 and 24,130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,263.94, 42,370.80 and 24,130.51 is: 36,174.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,263.94 : 42,370.80 = 24,130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,263.94/42,370.80 = 24,130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,263.94x = 42,370.80 × 24,130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,263.94x = 1,022,429,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,429,013.11/28,263.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,174.33

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