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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,903.80, 43,355.70 and 17,774.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,903.80, 43,355.70 and 17,774.40 is: 26,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,903.80 : 43,355.70 = 17,774.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,903.80/43,355.70 = 17,774.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,903.80x = 43,355.70 × 17,774.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,903.80x = 770,621,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,621,554.08/28,903.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,661.60

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