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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.84, 40,030.50 and 17,825.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.84, 40,030.50 and 17,825.32 is: 24,608.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.84 : 40,030.50 = 17,825.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.84/40,030.50 = 17,825.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.84x = 40,030.50 × 17,825.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.84x = 713,556,472.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,556,472.26/28,996.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.08

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