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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,291.80, 42,437.70 and 24,317.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,291.80, 42,437.70 and 24,317.40 is: 36,476.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,291.80 : 42,437.70 = 24,317.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,291.80/42,437.70 = 24,317.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,291.80x = 42,437.70 × 24,317.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,291.80x = 1,031,974,525.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,974,525.98/28,291.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,476.10

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