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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,276.44, 42,424.35 and 17,733.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,276.44, 42,424.35 and 17,733.72 is: 26,606.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,276.44 : 42,424.35 = 17,733.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,276.44/42,424.35 = 17,733.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,276.44x = 42,424.35 × 17,733.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,276.44x = 752,341,544.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,341,544.08/28,276.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,606.66

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