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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,264.55, 42,405.32 and 17,032.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,264.55, 42,405.32 and 17,032.07 is: 25,553.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,264.55 : 42,405.32 = 17,032.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,264.55/42,405.32 = 17,032.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,264.55x = 42,405.32 × 17,032.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,264.55x = 722,250,527.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,250,527.21/28,264.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,553.23

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