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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,658.88, 43,033.26 and 24,274.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,658.88, 43,033.26 and 24,274.02 is: 36,449.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,658.88 : 43,033.26 = 24,274.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,658.88/43,033.26 = 24,274.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,658.88x = 43,033.26 × 24,274.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,658.88x = 1,044,590,213.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,590,213.91/28,658.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,449.09

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