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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.20, 43,364.70 and 24,330.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.20, 43,364.70 and 24,330.60 is: 36,387.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.20 : 43,364.70 = 24,330.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.20/43,364.70 = 24,330.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.20x = 43,364.70 × 24,330.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.20x = 1,055,089,169.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,089,169.82/28,996.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,387.15

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