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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,844.44, 43,293.64 and 17,772.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,844.44, 43,293.64 and 17,772.80 is: 26,675.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,844.44 : 43,293.64 = 17,772.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,844.44/43,293.64 = 17,772.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,844.44x = 43,293.64 × 17,772.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,844.44x = 769,449,204.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769,449,204.99/28,844.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,675.82

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