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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,010.09, 41,916.41 and 17,485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,010.09, 41,916.41 and 17,485.05 is: 26,165.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,010.09 : 41,916.41 = 17,485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,010.09/41,916.41 = 17,485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,010.09x = 41,916.41 × 17,485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,010.09x = 732,910,524.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732,910,524.67/28,010.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,165.95

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