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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,170.40, 42,255.60 and 17,111.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,170.40, 42,255.60 and 17,111.20 is: 25,666.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,170.40 : 42,255.60 = 17,111.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,170.40/42,255.60 = 17,111.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,170.40x = 42,255.60 × 17,111.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,170.40x = 723,044,022.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,044,022.72/28,170.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,666.80

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