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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,285.61, 42,392.84 and 24,767.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,285.61, 42,392.84 and 24,767.24 is: 37,119.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,285.61 : 42,392.84 = 24,767.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,285.61/42,392.84 = 24,767.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,285.61x = 42,392.84 × 24,767.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,285.61x = 1,049,953,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,953,306.76/28,285.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,119.70

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