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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,304.19, 39,059.96 and 17,700.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,304.19, 39,059.96 and 17,700.03 is: 24,426.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,304.19 : 39,059.96 = 17,700.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,304.19/39,059.96 = 17,700.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,304.19x = 39,059.96 × 17,700.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,304.19x = 691,362,463.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,362,463.80/28,304.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.15

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