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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,133.94, 42,179.88 and 17,037.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,133.94, 42,179.88 and 17,037.93 is: 25,544.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,133.94 : 42,179.88 = 17,037.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,133.94/42,179.88 = 17,037.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,133.94x = 42,179.88 × 17,037.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,133.94x = 718,657,842.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,657,842.85/28,133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,544.16

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