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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,774.52, 39,710.83 and 17,444.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,774.52, 39,710.83 and 17,444.49 is: 24,074.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,774.52 : 39,710.83 = 17,444.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,774.52/39,710.83 = 17,444.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,774.52x = 39,710.83 × 17,444.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,774.52x = 692,734,934.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,734,934.66/28,774.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.60

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