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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,451.52, 39,249.36 and 17,837.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,451.52, 39,249.36 and 17,837.28 is: 24,606.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,451.52 : 39,249.36 = 17,837.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,451.52/39,249.36 = 17,837.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,451.52x = 39,249.36 × 17,837.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,451.52x = 700,101,824.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,101,824.14/28,451.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.83

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