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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,917.60, 43,376.40 and 17,788.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,917.60, 43,376.40 and 17,788.20 is: 26,682.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,917.60 : 43,376.40 = 17,788.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,917.60/43,376.40 = 17,788.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,917.60x = 43,376.40 × 17,788.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,917.60x = 771,588,078.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,588,078.48/28,917.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,682.30

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