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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,314.09, 42,232.25 and 24,587.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,314.09, 42,232.25 and 24,587.01 is: 36,673.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,314.09 : 42,232.25 = 24,587.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,314.09/42,232.25 = 24,587.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,314.09x = 42,232.25 × 24,587.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,314.09x = 1,038,364,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,038,364,814.54/28,314.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,673.08

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