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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,011.60, 41,968.80 and 17,611.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,011.60, 41,968.80 and 17,611.20 is: 26,386.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,011.60 : 41,968.80 = 17,611.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,011.60/41,968.80 = 17,611.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,011.60x = 41,968.80 × 17,611.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,011.60x = 739,120,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,120,930.56/28,011.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,386.24

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