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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,046.74, 38,692.22 and 17,832.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,046.74, 38,692.22 and 17,832.30 is: 24,600.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,046.74 : 38,692.22 = 17,832.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,046.74/38,692.22 = 17,832.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,046.74x = 38,692.22 × 17,832.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,046.74x = 689,971,274.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 689,971,274.71/28,046.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.77

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