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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,269.83, 42,607.95 and 24,368.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,269.83, 42,607.95 and 24,368.18 is: 36,727.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,269.83 : 42,607.95 = 24,368.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,269.83/42,607.95 = 24,368.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,269.83x = 42,607.95 × 24,368.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,269.83x = 1,038,278,221.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,278,221.66/28,269.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,727.43

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