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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,669.46, 42,964.11 and 24,430.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,669.46, 42,964.11 and 24,430.59 is: 36,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,669.46 : 42,964.11 = 24,430.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,669.46/42,964.11 = 24,430.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,669.46x = 42,964.11 × 24,430.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,669.46x = 1,049,638,556.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,638,556.12/28,669.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,611.74

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