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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,970.92, 43,382.87 and 24,278.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,970.92, 43,382.87 and 24,278.59 is: 36,356.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,970.92 : 43,382.87 = 24,278.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,970.92/43,382.87 = 24,278.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,970.92x = 43,382.87 × 24,278.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,970.92x = 1,053,274,575.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,274,575.45/28,970.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,356.28

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