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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,995.98, 40,005.09 and 17,062.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,995.98, 40,005.09 and 17,062.25 is: 23,540.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,995.98 : 40,005.09 = 17,062.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,995.98/40,005.09 = 17,062.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,995.98x = 40,005.09 × 17,062.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,995.98x = 682,576,646.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,576,646.83/28,995.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,540.39

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