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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,925.51, 43,414.99 and 17,853.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,925.51, 43,414.99 and 17,853.82 is: 26,797.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,925.51 : 43,414.99 = 17,853.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,925.51/43,414.99 = 17,853.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,925.51x = 43,414.99 × 17,853.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,925.51x = 775,123,263.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,123,263.59/28,925.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,797.22

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