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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.30, 38,742.48 and 17,463.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.30, 38,742.48 and 17,463.93 is: 24,115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.30 : 38,742.48 = 17,463.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.30/38,742.48 = 17,463.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.30x = 38,742.48 × 17,463.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.30x = 676,595,958.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,595,958.75/28,056.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,115.65

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