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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,461.56, 42,705.72 and 17,929.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,461.56, 42,705.72 and 17,929.16 is: 26,902.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,461.56 : 42,705.72 = 17,929.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,461.56/42,705.72 = 17,929.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,461.56x = 42,705.72 × 17,929.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,461.56x = 765,677,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765,677,686.80/28,461.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,902.17

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