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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,985.67, 39,999.45 and 17,049.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,985.67, 39,999.45 and 17,049.75 is: 23,528.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,985.67 : 39,999.45 = 17,049.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,985.67/39,999.45 = 17,049.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,985.67x = 39,999.45 × 17,049.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,985.67x = 681,980,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 681,980,622.64/28,985.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.20

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