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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,014.90, 41,978.56 and 17,604.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,014.90, 41,978.56 and 17,604.78 is: 26,379.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,014.90 : 41,978.56 = 17,604.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,014.90/41,978.56 = 17,604.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,014.90x = 41,978.56 × 17,604.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,014.90x = 739,023,313.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,023,313.52/28,014.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,379.65

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