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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,908.80, 43,363.20 and 17,779.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,908.80, 43,363.20 and 17,779.40 is: 26,669.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,908.80 : 43,363.20 = 17,779.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,908.80/43,363.20 = 17,779.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,908.80x = 43,363.20 × 17,779.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,908.80x = 770,971,678.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,971,678.08/28,908.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,669.10

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