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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,735.32, 43,102.98 and 17,071.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,735.32, 43,102.98 and 17,071.32 is: 25,606.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,735.32 : 43,102.98 = 17,071.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,735.32/43,102.98 = 17,071.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,735.32x = 43,102.98 × 17,071.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,735.32x = 735,824,764.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735,824,764.53/28,735.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,606.98

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