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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,943.70, 43,316.94 and 24,269

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,943.70, 43,316.94 and 24,269 is: 36,320.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,943.70 : 43,316.94 = 24,269 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,943.70/43,316.94 = 24,269/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,943.70x = 43,316.94 × 24,269
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,943.70x = 1,051,258,816.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,258,816.86/28,943.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,320.82

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