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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,992.94, 40,018.14 and 17,060.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,992.94, 40,018.14 and 17,060.13 is: 23,547.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,992.94 : 40,018.14 = 17,060.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,992.94/40,018.14 = 17,060.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,992.94x = 40,018.14 × 17,060.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,992.94x = 682,714,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,714,670.76/28,992.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,547.62

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