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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,056.98, 42,095.60 and 17,370.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,056.98, 42,095.60 and 17,370.91 is: 26,062.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,056.98 : 42,095.60 = 17,370.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,056.98/42,095.60 = 17,370.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,056.98x = 42,095.60 × 17,370.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,056.98x = 731,238,673.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,238,673.11/28,056.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,062.63

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