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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,069.38, 38,739.96 and 17,462.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,069.38, 38,739.96 and 17,462.40 is: 24,100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,069.38 : 38,739.96 = 17,462.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,069.38/38,739.96 = 17,462.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,069.38x = 38,739.96 × 17,462.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,069.38x = 676,492,677.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,492,677.50/28,069.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.73

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