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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,825.99, 39,773.79 and 17,501.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,825.99, 39,773.79 and 17,501.44 is: 24,148.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,825.99 : 39,773.79 = 17,501.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,825.99/39,773.79 = 17,501.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,825.99x = 39,773.79 × 17,501.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,825.99x = 696,098,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,098,599.26/28,825.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,148.30

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