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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,009.80, 42,014.70 and 17,641.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,009.80, 42,014.70 and 17,641.80 is: 26,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,009.80 : 42,014.70 = 17,641.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,009.80/42,014.70 = 17,641.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,009.80x = 42,014.70 × 17,641.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,009.80x = 741,214,934.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,214,934.46/28,009.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,462.70

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