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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.12, 38,709.48 and 17,438.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.12, 38,709.48 and 17,438.32 is: 24,064.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.12 : 38,709.48 = 17,438.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.12/38,709.48 = 17,438.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.12x = 38,709.48 × 17,438.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.12x = 675,028,299.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,028,299.27/28,051.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,064.22

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