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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,855.24, 43,284.84 and 17,026.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,855.24, 43,284.84 and 17,026.30 is: 25,540.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,855.24 : 43,284.84 = 17,026.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,855.24/43,284.84 = 17,026.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,855.24x = 43,284.84 × 17,026.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,855.24x = 736,980,671.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736,980,671.29/28,855.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,540.62

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