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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,982.28, 39,998.92 and 17,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,982.28, 39,998.92 and 17,658.40 is: 24,370.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,982.28 : 39,998.92 = 17,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,982.28/39,998.92 = 17,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,982.28x = 39,998.92 × 17,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,982.28x = 706,316,928.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,316,928.93/28,982.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,370.65

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