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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.42, 38,710.44 and 17,834.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.42, 38,710.44 and 17,834.58 is: 24,601.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.42 : 38,710.44 = 17,834.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.42/38,710.44 = 17,834.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.42x = 38,710.44 × 17,834.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.42x = 690,384,439.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,384,439.02/28,062.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,601.74

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