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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,994.67, 40,018.32 and 17,068.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,994.67, 40,018.32 and 17,068.23 is: 23,557.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,994.67 : 40,018.32 = 17,068.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,994.67/40,018.32 = 17,068.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,994.67x = 40,018.32 × 17,068.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,994.67x = 683,041,889.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,041,889.97/28,994.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.50

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