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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,885.20, 43,327.80 and 24,997.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,885.20, 43,327.80 and 24,997.20 is: 37,495.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,885.20 : 43,327.80 = 24,997.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,885.20/43,327.80 = 24,997.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,885.20x = 43,327.80 × 24,997.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,885.20x = 1,083,073,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,073,682.16/28,885.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,495.80

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