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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,802.46, 43,177.34 and 24,388.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,802.46, 43,177.34 and 24,388.54 is: 36,560.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,802.46 : 43,177.34 = 24,388.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,802.46/43,177.34 = 24,388.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,802.46x = 43,177.34 × 24,388.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,802.46x = 1,053,032,283.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,032,283.68/28,802.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,560.50

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