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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,027.35, 38,676.29 and 17,416.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,027.35, 38,676.29 and 17,416.76 is: 24,034.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,027.35 : 38,676.29 = 17,416.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,027.35/38,676.29 = 17,416.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,027.35x = 38,676.29 × 17,416.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,027.35x = 673,615,380.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,615,380.16/28,027.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,034.22

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