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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,327.93, 42,660.53 and 24,674.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,327.93, 42,660.53 and 24,674.29 is: 37,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,327.93 : 42,660.53 = 24,674.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,327.93/42,660.53 = 24,674.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,327.93x = 42,660.53 × 24,674.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,327.93x = 1,052,618,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,618,403.79/28,327.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,158.32

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