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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,985.08, 40,005.66 and 17,658.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,985.08, 40,005.66 and 17,658.32 is: 24,372.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,985.08 : 40,005.66 = 17,658.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,985.08/40,005.66 = 17,658.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,985.08x = 40,005.66 × 17,658.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,985.08x = 706,432,746.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,432,746.09/28,985.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,372.29

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