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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,347.30, 42,534.78 and 17,822.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,347.30, 42,534.78 and 17,822.27 is: 26,742.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,347.30 : 42,534.78 = 17,822.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,347.30/42,534.78 = 17,822.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,347.30x = 42,534.78 × 17,822.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,347.30x = 758,066,054.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,066,054.04/28,347.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,742.09

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