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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,012.91, 41,975.57 and 17,602.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,012.91, 41,975.57 and 17,602.79 is: 26,376.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,012.91 : 41,975.57 = 17,602.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,012.91/41,975.57 = 17,602.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,012.91x = 41,975.57 × 17,602.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,012.91x = 738,886,977.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,886,977.97/28,012.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,376.66

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