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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,334.22, 42,462.45 and 17,927.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,334.22, 42,462.45 and 17,927.34 is: 26,866.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,334.22 : 42,462.45 = 17,927.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,334.22/42,462.45 = 17,927.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,334.22x = 42,462.45 × 17,927.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,334.22x = 761,238,778.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,238,778.38/28,334.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,866.41

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