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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,271.20, 42,406.80 and 24,383.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,271.20, 42,406.80 and 24,383.20 is: 36,574.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,271.20 : 42,406.80 = 24,383.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,271.20/42,406.80 = 24,383.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,271.20x = 42,406.80 × 24,383.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,271.20x = 1,034,013,485.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,013,485.76/28,271.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,574.80

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