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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,956.59, 39,961.65 and 17,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,956.59, 39,961.65 and 17,624.28 is: 24,322.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,956.59 : 39,961.65 = 17,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,956.59/39,961.65 = 17,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,956.59x = 39,961.65 × 17,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,956.59x = 704,295,524.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,295,524.81/28,956.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,322.46

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