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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,940.67, 39,944.33 and 17,613.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,940.67, 39,944.33 and 17,613.81 is: 24,310.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,940.67 : 39,944.33 = 17,613.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,940.67/39,944.33 = 17,613.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,940.67x = 39,944.33 × 17,613.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,940.67x = 703,571,966.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,571,966.97/28,940.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,310.84

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