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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,963.40, 39,977.33 and 17,030.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,963.40, 39,977.33 and 17,030.59 is: 23,506.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,963.40 : 39,977.33 = 17,030.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,963.40/39,977.33 = 17,030.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,963.40x = 39,977.33 × 17,030.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,963.40x = 680,837,331.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 680,837,331.43/28,963.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.82

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