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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,327.74, 42,660.25 and 24,674.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,327.74, 42,660.25 and 24,674.10 is: 37,158.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,327.74 : 42,660.25 = 24,674.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,327.74/42,660.25 = 24,674.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,327.74x = 42,660.25 × 24,674.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,327.74x = 1,052,603,419.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,603,419.08/28,327.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,158.04

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