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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,981.64, 39,993.90 and 17,042.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,981.64, 39,993.90 and 17,042.24 is: 23,517.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,981.64 : 39,993.90 = 17,042.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,981.64/39,993.90 = 17,042.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,981.64x = 39,993.90 × 17,042.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,981.64x = 681,585,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,585,642.34/28,981.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,517.84

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