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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,044.88, 38,700.48 and 17,434.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,044.88, 38,700.48 and 17,434.33 is: 24,058.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,044.88 : 38,700.48 = 17,434.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,044.88/38,700.48 = 17,434.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,044.88x = 38,700.48 × 17,434.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,044.88x = 674,716,939.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,716,939.48/28,044.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,058.47

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