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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,396.62, 42,594.93 and 17,986.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,396.62, 42,594.93 and 17,986.50 is: 26,979.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,396.62 : 42,594.93 = 17,986.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,396.62/42,594.93 = 17,986.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,396.62x = 42,594.93 × 17,986.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,396.62x = 766,133,708.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,133,708.45/28,396.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,979.75

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