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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,991.60, 43,422.60 and 17,327.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,991.60, 43,422.60 and 17,327.60 is: 25,952.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,991.60 : 43,422.60 = 17,327.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,991.60/43,422.60 = 17,327.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,991.60x = 43,422.60 × 17,327.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,991.60x = 752,409,443.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,409,443.76/28,991.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,952.67

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