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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,514.24, 42,929.84 and 24,704

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,514.24, 42,929.84 and 24,704 is: 37,193.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,514.24 : 42,929.84 = 24,704 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,514.24/42,929.84 = 24,704/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,514.24x = 42,929.84 × 24,704
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,514.24x = 1,060,538,767.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,538,767.36/28,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,193.30

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