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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,007.12, 41,911.97 and 17,482.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,007.12, 41,911.97 and 17,482.10 is: 26,161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,007.12 : 41,911.97 = 17,482.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,007.12/41,911.97 = 17,482.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,007.12x = 41,911.97 × 17,482.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,007.12x = 732,708,953.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,708,953.77/28,007.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,161.52

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