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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,651.12, 42,914.39 and 17,524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,651.12, 42,914.39 and 17,524.15 is: 26,248.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,651.12 : 42,914.39 = 17,524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,651.12/42,914.39 = 17,524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,651.12x = 42,914.39 × 17,524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,651.12x = 752,038,207.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,038,207.52/28,651.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,248.13

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