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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,401.03, 42,554.46 and 17,274.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,401.03, 42,554.46 and 17,274.06 is: 25,882.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,401.03 : 42,554.46 = 17,274.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,401.03/42,554.46 = 17,274.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,401.03x = 42,554.46 × 17,274.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,401.03x = 735,088,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,088,360.09/28,401.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,882.45

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