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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,761.32, 43,141.98 and 17,097.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,761.32, 43,141.98 and 17,097.32 is: 25,645.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,761.32 : 43,141.98 = 17,097.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,761.32/43,141.98 = 17,097.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,761.32x = 43,141.98 × 17,097.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,761.32x = 737,612,237.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,612,237.49/28,761.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,645.98

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