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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,239.92, 42,331.08 and 17,858.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,239.92, 42,331.08 and 17,858.48 is: 26,769.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,239.92 : 42,331.08 = 17,858.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,239.92/42,331.08 = 17,858.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,239.92x = 42,331.08 × 17,858.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,239.92x = 755,968,745.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,968,745.56/28,239.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,769.51

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