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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,501.17, 42,705.62 and 17,374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,501.17, 42,705.62 and 17,374.12 is: 26,033.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,501.17 : 42,705.62 = 17,374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,501.17/42,705.62 = 17,374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,501.17x = 42,705.62 × 17,374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,501.17x = 741,972,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741,972,533.75/28,501.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,033.06

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