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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,211.40, 42,317.10 and 17,713.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,211.40, 42,317.10 and 17,713.80 is: 26,570.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,211.40 : 42,317.10 = 17,713.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,211.40/42,317.10 = 17,713.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,211.40x = 42,317.10 × 17,713.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,211.40x = 749,596,645.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749,596,645.98/28,211.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,570.70

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