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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,952.19, 43,343.78 and 17,825.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,952.19, 43,343.78 and 17,825.49 is: 26,686.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,952.19 : 43,343.78 = 17,825.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,952.19/43,343.78 = 17,825.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,952.19x = 43,343.78 × 17,825.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,952.19x = 772,624,027.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,624,027.82/28,952.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,686.20

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