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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,975.60, 39,988.96 and 17,032.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,975.60, 39,988.96 and 17,032.96 is: 23,507.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,975.60 : 39,988.96 = 17,032.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,975.60/39,988.96 = 17,032.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,975.60x = 39,988.96 × 17,032.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,975.60x = 681,130,356.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,130,356.12/28,975.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,507.03

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