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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,239.26, 38,953.98 and 17,610.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,239.26, 38,953.98 and 17,610.44 is: 24,292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,239.26 : 38,953.98 = 17,610.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,239.26/38,953.98 = 17,610.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,239.26x = 38,953.98 × 17,610.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,239.26x = 685,996,532.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,996,532.78/28,239.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.30

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