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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,337.60, 42,506.40 and 17,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,337.60, 42,506.40 and 17,062.40 is: 25,593.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,337.60 : 42,506.40 = 17,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,337.60/42,506.40 = 17,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,337.60x = 42,506.40 × 17,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,337.60x = 725,261,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,261,199.36/28,337.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,593.60

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