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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,940.16, 43,408.32 and 17,325.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,940.16, 43,408.32 and 17,325.44 is: 25,987.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,940.16 : 43,408.32 = 17,325.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,940.16/43,408.32 = 17,325.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,940.16x = 43,408.32 × 17,325.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,940.16x = 752,068,243.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,068,243.66/28,940.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,987.01

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