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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,267.56, 42,397.02 and 17,029.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,267.56, 42,397.02 and 17,029.08 is: 25,541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,267.56 : 42,397.02 = 17,029.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,267.56/42,397.02 = 17,029.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,267.56x = 42,397.02 × 17,029.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,267.56x = 721,982,245.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,982,245.34/28,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,541.02

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