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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,060.92, 38,731.50 and 17,444.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,060.92, 38,731.50 and 17,444.52 is: 24,078.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,060.92 : 38,731.50 = 17,444.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,060.92/38,731.50 = 17,444.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,060.92x = 38,731.50 × 17,444.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,060.92x = 675,652,426.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 675,652,426.38/28,060.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,078.06

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