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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,759.79, 43,046.73 and 17,688.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,759.79, 43,046.73 and 17,688.71 is: 26,475.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,759.79 : 43,046.73 = 17,688.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,759.79/43,046.73 = 17,688.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,759.79x = 43,046.73 × 17,688.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,759.79x = 761,440,908.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,440,908.18/28,759.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,475.89

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