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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,159.20, 42,238.80 and 17,816.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,159.20, 42,238.80 and 17,816.80 is: 26,725.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,159.20 : 42,238.80 = 17,816.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,159.20/42,238.80 = 17,816.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,159.20x = 42,238.80 × 17,816.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,159.20x = 752,560,251.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,560,251.84/28,159.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,725.20

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