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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,917.59, 43,270.74 and 17,076.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,917.59, 43,270.74 and 17,076.96 is: 25,553.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,917.59 : 43,270.74 = 17,076.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,917.59/43,270.74 = 17,076.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,917.59x = 43,270.74 × 17,076.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,917.59x = 738,932,696.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,932,696.15/28,917.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,553.06

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