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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,664.97, 42,946.53 and 24,462.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,664.97, 42,946.53 and 24,462.33 is: 36,650.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,664.97 : 42,946.53 = 24,462.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,664.97/42,946.53 = 24,462.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,664.97x = 42,946.53 × 24,462.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,664.97x = 1,050,572,189.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,050,572,189.21/28,664.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,650.04

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