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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,286.80, 42,329.40 and 24,629.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,286.80, 42,329.40 and 24,629.20 is: 36,856.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,286.80 : 42,329.40 = 24,629.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,286.80/42,329.40 = 24,629.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,286.80x = 42,329.40 × 24,629.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,286.80x = 1,042,539,258.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,042,539,258.48/28,286.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,856.03

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