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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,043.17, 41,966.01 and 17,518.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,043.17, 41,966.01 and 17,518.14 is: 26,215.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,043.17 : 41,966.01 = 17,518.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,043.17/41,966.01 = 17,518.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,043.17x = 41,966.01 × 17,518.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,043.17x = 735,166,438.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,166,438.42/28,043.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,215.53

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