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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.41, 41,977.82 and 17,604.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.41, 41,977.82 and 17,604.29 is: 26,378.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.41 : 41,977.82 = 17,604.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.41/41,977.82 = 17,604.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.41x = 41,977.82 × 17,604.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.41x = 738,989,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,989,418.94/28,014.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,378.91

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