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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,366.80, 42,449.40 and 24,709.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,366.80, 42,449.40 and 24,709.20 is: 36,976.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,366.80 : 42,449.40 = 24,709.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,366.80/42,449.40 = 24,709.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,366.80x = 42,449.40 × 24,709.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,366.80x = 1,048,890,714.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,048,890,714.48/28,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,976.00

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