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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,512,168.30, 42,768,252.45 and 17,174,760.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,512,168.30, 42,768,252.45 and 17,174,760.30 is: 25,762,140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,512,168.30 : 42,768,252.45 = 17,174,760.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,512,168.30/42,768,252.45 = 17,174,760.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,512,168.30x = 42,768,252.45 × 17,174,760.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,512,168.30x = 734,534,484,278,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734,534,484,278,637.88/28,512,168.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,762,140.45

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