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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,055.02, 38,729.96 and 17,448.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,055.02, 38,729.96 and 17,448.07 is: 24,087.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,055.02 : 38,729.96 = 17,448.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,055.02/38,729.96 = 17,448.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,055.02x = 38,729.96 × 17,448.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,055.02x = 675,763,053.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,763,053.18/28,055.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,087.06

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