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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.32, 39,950.07 and 17,623.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.32, 39,950.07 and 17,623.68 is: 24,316.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.32 : 39,950.07 = 17,623.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.32/39,950.07 = 17,623.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.32x = 39,950.07 × 17,623.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.32x = 704,067,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,067,249.66/28,954.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,316.48

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