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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,795.82, 43,160.96 and 17,526.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,795.82, 43,160.96 and 17,526.30 is: 26,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,795.82 : 43,160.96 = 17,526.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,795.82/43,160.96 = 17,526.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,795.82x = 43,160.96 × 17,526.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,795.82x = 756,451,933.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756,451,933.25/28,795.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,269.50

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