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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,982.85, 43,523.84 and 17,803.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,982.85, 43,523.84 and 17,803.73 is: 26,736.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,982.85 : 43,523.84 = 17,803.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,982.85/43,523.84 = 17,803.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,982.85x = 43,523.84 × 17,803.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,982.85x = 774,886,522.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,886,522.81/28,982.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,736.04

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