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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,416.54, 42,565.80 and 24,018.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,416.54, 42,565.80 and 24,018.64 is: 35,978.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,416.54 : 42,565.80 = 24,018.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,416.54/42,565.80 = 24,018.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,416.54x = 42,565.80 × 24,018.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,416.54x = 1,022,372,626.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,372,626.51/28,416.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,978.08

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