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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.45, 39,957.57 and 17,624.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.45, 39,957.57 and 17,624.42 is: 24,321.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.45 : 39,957.57 = 17,624.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.45/39,957.57 = 17,624.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.45x = 39,957.57 × 17,624.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.45x = 704,228,995.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,228,995.86/28,954.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,321.96

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