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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,034.88, 38,686.59 and 17,424.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,034.88, 38,686.59 and 17,424.42 is: 24,044.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,034.88 : 38,686.59 = 17,424.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,034.88/38,686.59 = 17,424.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,034.88x = 38,686.59 × 17,424.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,034.88x = 674,091,392.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,091,392.53/28,034.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,044.74

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