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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.05, 41,919.90 and 17,333.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.05, 41,919.90 and 17,333.03 is: 25,939.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.05 : 41,919.90 = 17,333.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.05/41,919.90 = 17,333.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.05x = 41,919.90 × 17,333.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.05x = 726,598,884.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,598,884.30/28,011.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,939.72

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