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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,946.79, 39,933.89 and 17,004.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,946.79, 39,933.89 and 17,004.74 is: 23,459.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,946.79 : 39,933.89 = 17,004.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,946.79/39,933.89 = 17,004.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,946.79x = 39,933.89 × 17,004.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,946.79x = 679,065,345.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 679,065,345.47/28,946.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,459.09

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