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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,770.44, 43,141.74 and 17,080.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,770.44, 43,141.74 and 17,080.52 is: 25,612.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,770.44 : 43,141.74 = 17,080.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,770.44/43,141.74 = 17,080.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,770.44x = 43,141.74 × 17,080.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,770.44x = 736,883,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,883,352.90/28,770.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,612.52

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