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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,125.22, 42,166.96 and 17,029.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,125.22, 42,166.96 and 17,029.26 is: 25,531.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,125.22 : 42,166.96 = 17,029.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,125.22/42,166.96 = 17,029.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,125.22x = 42,166.96 × 17,029.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,125.22x = 718,072,125.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,072,125.25/28,125.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,531.25

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