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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,062.98, 38,740.92 and 17,456.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,062.98, 38,740.92 and 17,456.04 is: 24,098.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,062.98 : 38,740.92 = 17,456.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,062.98/38,740.92 = 17,456.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,062.98x = 38,740.92 × 17,456.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,062.98x = 676,263,049.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,263,049.16/28,062.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,098.05

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