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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,957.84, 43,490.25 and 17,342.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,957.84, 43,490.25 and 17,342.44 is: 26,045.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,957.84 : 43,490.25 = 17,342.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,957.84/43,490.25 = 17,342.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,957.84x = 43,490.25 × 17,342.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,957.84x = 754,226,942.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,226,942.48/28,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,045.69

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