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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,329.93, 42,663.55 and 24,676.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,329.93, 42,663.55 and 24,676.29 is: 37,161.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,329.93 : 42,663.55 = 24,676.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,329.93/42,663.55 = 24,676.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,329.93x = 42,663.55 × 24,676.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,329.93x = 1,052,778,132.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,778,132.23/28,329.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,161.34

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