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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,039.43, 38,672.46 and 17,968.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,039.43, 38,672.46 and 17,968.82 is: 24,782.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,039.43 : 38,672.46 = 17,968.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,039.43/38,672.46 = 17,968.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,039.43x = 38,672.46 × 17,968.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,039.43x = 694,898,279.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,898,279.33/28,039.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,782.89

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