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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,985.76, 40,001.04 and 17,050.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,985.76, 40,001.04 and 17,050.32 is: 23,529.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,985.76 : 40,001.04 = 17,050.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,985.76/40,001.04 = 17,050.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,985.76x = 40,001.04 × 17,050.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,985.76x = 682,030,532.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,030,532.33/28,985.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,529.85

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