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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.74, 38,705.93 and 17,984.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.74, 38,705.93 and 17,984.54 is: 24,821.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.74 : 38,705.93 = 17,984.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.74/38,705.93 = 17,984.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.74x = 38,705.93 × 17,984.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.74x = 696,108,062.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,108,062.87/28,044.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,821.35

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