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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,444.76, 39,228.22 and 17,835.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,444.76, 39,228.22 and 17,835.48 is: 24,596.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,444.76 : 39,228.22 = 17,835.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,444.76/39,228.22 = 17,835.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,444.76x = 39,228.22 × 17,835.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,444.76x = 699,654,133.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,654,133.25/28,444.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.94

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