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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,982.17, 39,994.62 and 17,046.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,982.17, 39,994.62 and 17,046.24 is: 23,523.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,982.17 : 39,994.62 = 17,046.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,982.17/39,994.62 = 17,046.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,982.17x = 39,994.62 × 17,046.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,982.17x = 681,757,891.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,757,891.23/28,982.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,523.36

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