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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,285.04, 42,220.18 and 24,964.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,285.04, 42,220.18 and 24,964.04 is: 37,263.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,285.04 : 42,220.18 = 24,964.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,285.04/42,220.18 = 24,964.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,285.04x = 42,220.18 × 24,964.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,285.04x = 1,053,986,262.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,986,262.33/28,285.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,263.03

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