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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,183.92, 42,273.40 and 17,087.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,183.92, 42,273.40 and 17,087.32 is: 25,629.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,183.92 : 42,273.40 = 17,087.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,183.92/42,273.40 = 17,087.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,183.92x = 42,273.40 × 17,087.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,183.92x = 722,339,113.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,339,113.29/28,183.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,629.48

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