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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,362.12, 39,139.04 and 17,757.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,362.12, 39,139.04 and 17,757.60 is: 24,505.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,362.12 : 39,139.04 = 17,757.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,362.12/39,139.04 = 17,757.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,362.12x = 39,139.04 × 17,757.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,362.12x = 695,015,416.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,015,416.70/28,362.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,505.06

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