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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,176.66, 42,307.79 and 17,711.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,176.66, 42,307.79 and 17,711.87 is: 26,594.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,176.66 : 42,307.79 = 17,711.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,176.66/42,307.79 = 17,711.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,176.66x = 42,307.79 × 17,711.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,176.66x = 749,349,776.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,349,776.37/28,176.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,594.70

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