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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,809.42, 39,744.62 and 17,474.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,809.42, 39,744.62 and 17,474.58 is: 24,107.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,809.42 : 39,744.62 = 17,474.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,809.42/39,744.62 = 17,474.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,809.42x = 39,744.62 × 17,474.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,809.42x = 694,520,541.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,520,541.76/28,809.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.41

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