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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,583.48, 39,464.46 and 17,844.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,583.48, 39,464.46 and 17,844.72 is: 24,637.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,583.48 : 39,464.46 = 17,844.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,583.48/39,464.46 = 17,844.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,583.48x = 39,464.46 × 17,844.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,583.48x = 704,232,238.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,232,238.65/28,583.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,637.74

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