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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,926.51, 43,416.49 and 17,854.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,926.51, 43,416.49 and 17,854.82 is: 26,798.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,926.51 : 43,416.49 = 17,854.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,926.51/43,416.49 = 17,854.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,926.51x = 43,416.49 × 17,854.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,926.51x = 775,193,613.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,193,613.98/28,926.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,798.73

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