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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,467.06, 42,713.97 and 17,934.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,467.06, 42,713.97 and 17,934.66 is: 26,910.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,467.06 : 42,713.97 = 17,934.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,467.06/42,713.97 = 17,934.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,467.06x = 42,713.97 × 17,934.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,467.06x = 766,060,529.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766,060,529.20/28,467.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,910.42

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