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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,912.10, 43,368.15 and 17,782.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,912.10, 43,368.15 and 17,782.70 is: 26,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,912.10 : 43,368.15 = 17,782.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,912.10/43,368.15 = 17,782.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,912.10x = 43,368.15 × 17,782.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,912.10x = 771,202,801.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,202,801.01/28,912.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,674.05

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