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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,363.77, 39,141.45 and 17,759.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,363.77, 39,141.45 and 17,759.25 is: 24,507.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,363.77 : 39,141.45 = 17,759.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,363.77/39,141.45 = 17,759.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,363.77x = 39,141.45 × 17,759.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,363.77x = 695,122,795.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,122,795.91/28,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,507.42

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