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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,008.12, 41,913.46 and 17,483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,008.12, 41,913.46 and 17,483.10 is: 26,163.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,008.12 : 41,913.46 = 17,483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,008.12/41,913.46 = 17,483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,008.12x = 41,913.46 × 17,483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,008.12x = 732,777,212.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,777,212.53/28,008.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,163.03

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