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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,052.16, 38,726.01 and 17,445.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,052.16, 38,726.01 and 17,445.21 is: 24,083.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,052.16 : 38,726.01 = 17,445.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,052.16/38,726.01 = 17,445.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,052.16x = 38,726.01 × 17,445.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,052.16x = 675,583,376.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,583,376.91/28,052.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,083.11

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