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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.06, 43,502.96 and 17,888.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.06, 43,502.96 and 17,888.82 is: 26,839.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.06 : 43,502.96 = 17,888.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.06/43,502.96 = 17,888.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.06x = 43,502.96 × 17,888.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.06x = 778,216,531.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,216,531.46/28,995.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,839.62

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