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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,013.05, 41,922.90 and 17,335.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,013.05, 41,922.90 and 17,335.03 is: 25,942.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,013.05 : 41,922.90 = 17,335.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,013.05/41,922.90 = 17,335.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,013.05x = 41,922.90 × 17,335.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,013.05x = 726,734,729.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,734,729.19/28,013.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,942.72

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