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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,544.46, 39,410.73 and 17,793.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,544.46, 39,410.73 and 17,793.63 is: 24,567.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,544.46 : 39,410.73 = 17,793.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,544.46/39,410.73 = 17,793.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,544.46x = 39,410.73 × 17,793.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,544.46x = 701,259,947.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,259,947.65/28,544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,567.29

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