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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,185.68, 38,914.44 and 17,579.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,185.68, 38,914.44 and 17,579.60 is: 24,271.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,185.68 : 38,914.44 = 17,579.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,185.68/38,914.44 = 17,579.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,185.68x = 38,914.44 × 17,579.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,185.68x = 684,100,289.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,100,289.42/28,185.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,271.20

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