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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,058.98, 38,735.40 and 17,452.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,058.98, 38,735.40 and 17,452.03 is: 24,092.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,058.98 : 38,735.40 = 17,452.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,058.98/38,735.40 = 17,452.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,058.98x = 38,735.40 × 17,452.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,058.98x = 676,011,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,011,362.86/28,058.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,092.51

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