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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,049.64, 38,718.18 and 17,448.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,049.64, 38,718.18 and 17,448.36 is: 24,084.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,049.64 : 38,718.18 = 17,448.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,049.64/38,718.18 = 17,448.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,049.64x = 38,718.18 × 17,448.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,049.64x = 675,568,743.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,568,743.18/28,049.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,084.76

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