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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,979.20, 28,468.80 and 17,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,979.20, 28,468.80 and 17,035.20 is: 25,552.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,979.20 : 28,468.80 = 17,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,979.20/28,468.80 = 17,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,979.20x = 28,468.80 × 17,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,979.20x = 484,971,701.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,971,701.76/18,979.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,552.80

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