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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,333.22, 42,460.95 and 17,926.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,333.22, 42,460.95 and 17,926.34 is: 26,864.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,333.22 : 42,460.95 = 17,926.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,333.22/42,460.95 = 17,926.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,333.22x = 42,460.95 × 17,926.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,333.22x = 761,169,426.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,169,426.42/28,333.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,864.91

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