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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,054.98, 38,729.90 and 17,448.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,054.98, 38,729.90 and 17,448.03 is: 24,087.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,054.98 : 38,729.90 = 17,448.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,054.98/38,729.90 = 17,448.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,054.98x = 38,729.90 × 17,448.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,054.98x = 675,760,369.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,760,369.86/28,054.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,087.00

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