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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,392.26, 42,544.56 and 17,982.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,392.26, 42,544.56 and 17,982.14 is: 26,945.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,392.26 : 42,544.56 = 17,982.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,392.26/42,544.56 = 17,982.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,392.26x = 42,544.56 × 17,982.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,392.26x = 765,042,234.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,042,234.16/28,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,945.45

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