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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,766.03, 43,093.76 and 17,640.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,766.03, 43,093.76 and 17,640.27 is: 26,426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,766.03 : 43,093.76 = 17,640.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,766.03/43,093.76 = 17,640.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,766.03x = 43,093.76 × 17,640.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,766.03x = 760,185,473.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,185,473.51/28,766.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,426.50

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