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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,741.65, 43,098.58 and 10,021.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,741.65, 43,098.58 and 10,021.24 is: 15,027.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,741.65 : 43,098.58 = 10,021.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,741.65/43,098.58 = 10,021.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,741.65x = 43,098.58 × 10,021.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,741.65x = 431,901,213.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 431,901,213.84/28,741.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.02

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