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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,650.21, 43,002.66 and 17,578.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,650.21, 43,002.66 and 17,578.52 is: 26,384.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,650.21 : 43,002.66 = 17,578.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,650.21/43,002.66 = 17,578.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,650.21x = 43,002.66 × 17,578.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,650.21x = 755,923,131.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,923,131.03/28,650.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,384.56

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