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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,464.98, 42,607.56 and 24,275.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,464.98, 42,607.56 and 24,275.66 is: 36,336.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,464.98 : 42,607.56 = 24,275.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,464.98/42,607.56 = 24,275.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,464.98x = 42,607.56 × 24,275.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,464.98x = 1,034,326,639.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,034,326,639.99/28,464.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,336.81

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