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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,279.80, 42,419.70 and 17,782.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,279.80, 42,419.70 and 17,782.20 is: 26,673.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,279.80 : 42,419.70 = 17,782.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,279.80/42,419.70 = 17,782.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,279.80x = 42,419.70 × 17,782.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,279.80x = 754,315,589.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,315,589.34/28,279.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,673.30

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