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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,249.64, 42,344.22 and 17,864.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,249.64, 42,344.22 and 17,864.36 is: 26,777.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,249.64 : 42,344.22 = 17,864.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,249.64/42,344.22 = 17,864.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,249.64x = 42,344.22 × 17,864.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,249.64x = 756,452,390.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,452,390.00/28,249.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,777.42

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