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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.06, 39,962.81 and 17,627.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.06, 39,962.81 and 17,627.29 is: 24,329.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.06 : 39,962.81 = 17,627.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.06/39,962.81 = 17,627.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.06x = 39,962.81 × 17,627.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.06x = 704,435,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,435,985.25/28,954.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,329.44

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