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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,494.06, 42,708.96 and 17,376.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,494.06, 42,708.96 and 17,376.34 is: 26,044.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,494.06 : 42,708.96 = 17,376.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,494.06/42,708.96 = 17,376.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,494.06x = 42,708.96 × 17,376.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,494.06x = 742,125,410.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742,125,410.01/28,494.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,044.92

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