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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,388.76, 42,539.34 and 17,978.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,388.76, 42,539.34 and 17,978.64 is: 26,940.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,388.76 : 42,539.34 = 17,978.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,388.76/42,539.34 = 17,978.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,388.76x = 42,539.34 × 17,978.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,388.76x = 764,799,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764,799,479.70/28,388.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,940.22

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