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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,976.92, 39,981.62 and 17,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,976.92, 39,981.62 and 17,652.28 is: 24,356.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,976.92 : 39,981.62 = 17,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,976.92/39,981.62 = 17,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,976.92x = 39,981.62 × 17,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,976.92x = 705,766,751.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,766,751.09/28,976.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,356.17

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