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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,004.67, 41,910.35 and 17,326.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,004.67, 41,910.35 and 17,326.64 is: 25,930.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,004.67 : 41,910.35 = 17,326.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,004.67/41,910.35 = 17,326.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,004.67x = 41,910.35 × 17,326.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,004.67x = 726,165,250.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,165,250.54/28,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,930.15

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