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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,025.18, 41,993.97 and 17,615.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,025.18, 41,993.97 and 17,615.06 is: 26,395.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,025.18 : 41,993.97 = 17,615.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,025.18/41,993.97 = 17,615.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,025.18x = 41,993.97 × 17,615.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,025.18x = 739,726,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739,726,301.19/28,025.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,395.06

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