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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,549.04, 42,777.48 and 17,582

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,549.04, 42,777.48 and 17,582 is: 26,344.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,549.04 : 42,777.48 = 17,582 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,549.04/42,777.48 = 17,582/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,549.04x = 42,777.48 × 17,582
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,549.04x = 752,113,653.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,113,653.36/28,549.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,344.62

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