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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.82, 39,950.76 and 17,624.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.82, 39,950.76 and 17,624.18 is: 24,317.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.82 : 39,950.76 = 17,624.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.82/39,950.76 = 17,624.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.82x = 39,950.76 × 17,624.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.82x = 704,099,385.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,099,385.38/28,954.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.17

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