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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,045.24, 38,706.62 and 17,985.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,045.24, 38,706.62 and 17,985.04 is: 24,822.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,045.24 : 38,706.62 = 17,985.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,045.24/38,706.62 = 17,985.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,045.24x = 38,706.62 × 17,985.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,045.24x = 696,140,108.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,140,108.96/28,045.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,822.04

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