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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,090.20, 42,167.70 and 17,009.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,090.20, 42,167.70 and 17,009.40 is: 25,533.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,090.20 : 42,167.70 = 17,009.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,090.20/42,167.70 = 17,009.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,090.20x = 42,167.70 × 17,009.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,090.20x = 717,247,276.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,247,276.38/28,090.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,533.72

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