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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,050.66, 38,723.94 and 17,443.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,050.66, 38,723.94 and 17,443.71 is: 24,081.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,050.66 : 38,723.94 = 17,443.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,050.66/38,723.94 = 17,443.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,050.66x = 38,723.94 × 17,443.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,050.66x = 675,489,179.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,489,179.42/28,050.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,081.04

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