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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,333.19, 42,668.46 and 24,679.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,333.19, 42,668.46 and 24,679.55 is: 37,166.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,333.19 : 42,668.46 = 24,679.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,333.19/42,668.46 = 24,679.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,333.19x = 42,668.46 × 24,679.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,333.19x = 1,053,038,498.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,038,498.66/28,333.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,166.25

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