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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,375.62, 39,157.78 and 17,771.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,375.62, 39,157.78 and 17,771.10 is: 24,523.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,375.62 : 39,157.78 = 17,771.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,375.62/39,157.78 = 17,771.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,375.62x = 39,157.78 × 17,771.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,375.62x = 695,876,666.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,876,666.21/28,375.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,523.76

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