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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.27, 41,962.64 and 17,594.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.27, 41,962.64 and 17,594.15 is: 26,363.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.27 : 41,962.64 = 17,594.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.27/41,962.64 = 17,594.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.27x = 41,962.64 × 17,594.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.27x = 738,296,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,296,750.75/28,004.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,363.73

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