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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,612.35, 39,475.59 and 17,277.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,612.35, 39,475.59 and 17,277.54 is: 23,837.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,612.35 : 39,475.59 = 17,277.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,612.35/39,475.59 = 17,277.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,612.35x = 39,475.59 × 17,277.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,612.35x = 682,040,801.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,040,801.48/28,612.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,837.29

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