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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,016.16, 42,037.59 and 17,483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,016.16, 42,037.59 and 17,483.32 is: 26,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,016.16 : 42,037.59 = 17,483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,016.16/42,037.59 = 17,483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,016.16x = 42,037.59 × 17,483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,016.16x = 734,956,638.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,956,638.00/28,016.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,233.31

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