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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,122.54, 42,162.63 and 17,026.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,122.54, 42,162.63 and 17,026.55 is: 25,527.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,122.54 : 42,162.63 = 17,026.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,122.54/42,162.63 = 17,026.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,122.54x = 42,162.63 × 17,026.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,122.54x = 717,884,248.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,884,248.44/28,122.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,527.00

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