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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,042.32, 38,685.48 and 17,965.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,042.32, 38,685.48 and 17,965.92 is: 24,784.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,042.32 : 38,685.48 = 17,965.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,042.32/38,685.48 = 17,965.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,042.32x = 38,685.48 × 17,965.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,042.32x = 695,020,238.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,020,238.84/28,042.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,784.69

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