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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,030.76, 38,660.56 and 17,960.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,030.76, 38,660.56 and 17,960.14 is: 24,770.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,030.76 : 38,660.56 = 17,960.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,030.76/38,660.56 = 17,960.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,030.76x = 38,660.56 × 17,960.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,030.76x = 694,349,070.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,349,070.08/28,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.97

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