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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,293.54, 42,232.85 and 24,972.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,293.54, 42,232.85 and 24,972.54 is: 37,275.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,293.54 : 42,232.85 = 24,972.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,293.54/42,232.85 = 24,972.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,293.54x = 42,232.85 × 24,972.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,293.54x = 1,054,661,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,054,661,411.08/28,293.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,275.70

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