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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,235.44, 38,966.52 and 17,061.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,235.44, 38,966.52 and 17,061.04 is: 23,545.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,235.44 : 38,966.52 = 17,061.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,235.44/38,966.52 = 17,061.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,235.44x = 38,966.52 × 17,061.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,235.44x = 664,809,356.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,809,356.38/28,235.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.21

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