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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,657.65, 42,924.15 and 17,530.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,657.65, 42,924.15 and 17,530.68 is: 26,257.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,657.65 : 42,924.15 = 17,530.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,657.65/42,924.15 = 17,530.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,657.65x = 42,924.15 × 17,530.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,657.65x = 752,489,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,489,537.92/28,657.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,257.89

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