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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,109.80, 42,164.70 and 17,050.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,109.80, 42,164.70 and 17,050.60 is: 25,575.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,109.80 : 42,164.70 = 17,050.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,109.80/42,164.70 = 17,050.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,109.80x = 42,164.70 × 17,050.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,109.80x = 718,933,433.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,933,433.82/28,109.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,575.90

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