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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,977.32, 43,504.86 and 17,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,977.32, 43,504.86 and 17,152.94 is: 25,752.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,977.32 : 43,504.86 = 17,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,977.32/43,504.86 = 17,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,977.32x = 43,504.86 × 17,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,977.32x = 746,236,253.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,236,253.29/28,977.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,752.42

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