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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,076.92, 38,753.58 and 17,460.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,076.92, 38,753.58 and 17,460.52 is: 24,100.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,076.92 : 38,753.58 = 17,460.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,076.92/38,753.58 = 17,460.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,076.92x = 38,753.58 × 17,460.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,076.92x = 676,657,658.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,657,658.66/28,076.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.14

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