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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.26, 38,659.08 and 17,951.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.26, 38,659.08 and 17,951.13 is: 24,750.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.26 : 38,659.08 = 17,951.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.26/38,659.08 = 17,951.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.26x = 38,659.08 × 17,951.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.26x = 693,974,170.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 693,974,170.76/28,039.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,750.09

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