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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,252.26, 42,334.59 and 17,842.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,252.26, 42,334.59 and 17,842.14 is: 26,735.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,252.26 : 42,334.59 = 17,842.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,252.26/42,334.59 = 17,842.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,252.26x = 42,334.59 × 17,842.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,252.26x = 755,339,681.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,339,681.62/28,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,735.55

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