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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,768.15, 43,096.94 and 17,642.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,768.15, 43,096.94 and 17,642.40 is: 26,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,768.15 : 43,096.94 = 17,642.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,768.15/43,096.94 = 17,642.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,768.15x = 43,096.94 × 17,642.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,768.15x = 760,333,238.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,333,238.77/28,768.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,429.69

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