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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,183.33, 42,228.82 and 17,093.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,183.33, 42,228.82 and 17,093.62 is: 25,612.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,183.33 : 42,228.82 = 17,093.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,183.33/42,228.82 = 17,093.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,183.33x = 42,228.82 × 17,093.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,183.33x = 721,843,402.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,843,402.13/28,183.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,612.42

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