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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,954.44, 43,347.15 and 17,827.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,954.44, 43,347.15 and 17,827.74 is: 26,689.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,954.44 : 43,347.15 = 17,827.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,954.44/43,347.15 = 17,827.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,954.44x = 43,347.15 × 17,827.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,954.44x = 772,781,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,781,719.94/28,954.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,689.58

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