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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,664.96, 42,957.36 and 24,426.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,664.96, 42,957.36 and 24,426.09 is: 36,604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,664.96 : 42,957.36 = 24,426.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,664.96/42,957.36 = 24,426.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,664.96x = 42,957.36 × 24,426.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,664.96x = 1,049,280,341.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,280,341.52/28,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,604.99

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