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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,826.49, 39,774.48 and 17,501.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,826.49, 39,774.48 and 17,501.94 is: 24,148.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,826.49 : 39,774.48 = 17,501.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,826.49/39,774.48 = 17,501.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,826.49x = 39,774.48 × 17,501.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,826.49x = 696,130,562.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,130,562.49/28,826.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,148.99

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