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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.95, 41,984.48 and 17,984.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.95, 41,984.48 and 17,984.66 is: 26,959.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.95 : 41,984.48 = 17,984.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.95/41,984.48 = 17,984.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.95x = 41,984.48 × 17,984.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.95x = 755,076,450.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,076,450.03/28,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,959.36

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