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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,071.63, 38,737.31 and 17,461.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,071.63, 38,737.31 and 17,461.17 is: 24,095.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,071.63 : 38,737.31 = 17,461.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,071.63/38,737.31 = 17,461.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,071.63x = 38,737.31 × 17,461.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,071.63x = 676,398,667.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,398,667.95/28,071.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,095.45

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