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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,970.73, 39,978.23 and 17,790.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,970.73, 39,978.23 and 17,790.57 is: 24,550.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,970.73 : 39,978.23 = 17,790.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,970.73/39,978.23 = 17,790.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,970.73x = 39,978.23 × 17,790.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,970.73x = 711,235,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,235,410.34/28,970.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.14

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