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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,485.74, 42,725.07 and 17,813.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,485.74, 42,725.07 and 17,813.03 is: 26,717.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,485.74 : 42,725.07 = 17,813.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,485.74/42,725.07 = 17,813.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,485.74x = 42,725.07 × 17,813.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,485.74x = 761,062,953.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,062,953.66/28,485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,717.33

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