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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,066.35, 38,735.82 and 17,459.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,066.35, 38,735.82 and 17,459.40 is: 24,096.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,066.35 : 38,735.82 = 17,459.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,066.35/38,735.82 = 17,459.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,066.35x = 38,735.82 × 17,459.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,066.35x = 676,304,175.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,304,175.71/28,066.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,096.62

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