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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,979.82, 43,508.61 and 17,155.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,979.82, 43,508.61 and 17,155.44 is: 25,756.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,979.82 : 43,508.61 = 17,155.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,979.82/43,508.61 = 17,155.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,979.82x = 43,508.61 × 17,155.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,979.82x = 746,409,348.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,409,348.34/28,979.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,756.18

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