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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,591.79, 39,456.68 and 17,413.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,591.79, 39,456.68 and 17,413.79 is: 24,031.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,591.79 : 39,456.68 = 17,413.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,591.79/39,456.68 = 17,413.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,591.79x = 39,456.68 × 17,413.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,591.79x = 687,090,339.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,090,339.62/28,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.04

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