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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,051.79, 38,725.49 and 17,444.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,051.79, 38,725.49 and 17,444.84 is: 24,082.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,051.79 : 38,725.49 = 17,444.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,051.79/38,725.49 = 17,444.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,051.79x = 38,725.49 × 17,444.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,051.79x = 675,559,826.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,559,826.96/28,051.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.60

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