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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,768.03, 43,096.75 and 17,642.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,768.03, 43,096.75 and 17,642.27 is: 26,429.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,768.03 : 43,096.75 = 17,642.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,768.03/43,096.75 = 17,642.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,768.03x = 43,096.75 × 17,642.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,768.03x = 760,324,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,324,499.62/28,768.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.49

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