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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,133.69, 42,179.52 and 17,037.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,133.69, 42,179.52 and 17,037.68 is: 25,543.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,133.69 : 42,179.52 = 17,037.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,133.69/42,179.52 = 17,037.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,133.69x = 42,179.52 × 17,037.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,133.69x = 718,641,164.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,641,164.31/28,133.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,543.79

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