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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,795.88, 39,740.13 and 17,466.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,795.88, 39,740.13 and 17,466.46 is: 24,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,795.88 : 39,740.13 = 17,466.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,795.88/39,740.13 = 17,466.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,795.88x = 39,740.13 × 17,466.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,795.88x = 694,119,291.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,119,291.69/28,795.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,104.81

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