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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,773.40, 43,160.10 and 17,099.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,773.40, 43,160.10 and 17,099.80 is: 25,649.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,773.40 : 43,160.10 = 17,099.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,773.40/43,160.10 = 17,099.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,773.40x = 43,160.10 × 17,099.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,773.40x = 738,029,077.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,029,077.98/28,773.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,649.70

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