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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,466.28, 39,269.86 and 17,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,466.28, 39,269.86 and 17,850.60 is: 24,625.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,466.28 : 39,269.86 = 17,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,466.28/39,269.86 = 17,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,466.28x = 39,269.86 × 17,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,466.28x = 700,990,562.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,990,562.92/28,466.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,625.30

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