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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,171.80, 42,233.40 and 17,066.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,171.80, 42,233.40 and 17,066.70 is: 25,585.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,171.80 : 42,233.40 = 17,066.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,171.80/42,233.40 = 17,066.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,171.80x = 42,233.40 × 17,066.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,171.80x = 720,784,767.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,784,767.78/28,171.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,585.33

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