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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,720.17, 43,080.26 and 17,027.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,720.17, 43,080.26 and 17,027.01 is: 25,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,720.17 : 43,080.26 = 17,027.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,720.17/43,080.26 = 17,027.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,720.17x = 43,080.26 × 17,027.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,720.17x = 733,527,932.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733,527,932.69/28,720.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.52

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