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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,950.28, 43,478.92 and 17,334.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,950.28, 43,478.92 and 17,334.88 is: 26,034.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,950.28 : 43,478.92 = 17,334.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,950.28/43,478.92 = 17,334.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,950.28x = 43,478.92 × 17,334.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,950.28x = 753,701,860.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,701,860.73/28,950.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,034.35

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