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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,028.70, 41,986.35 and 17,466.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,028.70, 41,986.35 and 17,466.30 is: 26,164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,028.70 : 41,986.35 = 17,466.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,028.70/41,986.35 = 17,466.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,028.70x = 41,986.35 × 17,466.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,028.70x = 733,346,185.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,346,185.01/28,028.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,164.12

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