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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,649.40, 42,963.81 and 9,924.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,649.40, 42,963.81 and 9,924.39 is: 14,883.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,649.40 : 42,963.81 = 9,924.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,649.40/42,963.81 = 9,924.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,649.40x = 42,963.81 × 9,924.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,649.40x = 426,389,606.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 426,389,606.33/28,649.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,883.02

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