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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,975.02, 39,986.50 and 17,039.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,975.02, 39,986.50 and 17,039.48 is: 23,515.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,975.02 : 39,986.50 = 17,039.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,975.02/39,986.50 = 17,039.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,975.02x = 39,986.50 × 17,039.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,975.02x = 681,349,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,349,167.02/28,975.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.05

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