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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,996.97, 40,030.67 and 17,825.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,996.97, 40,030.67 and 17,825.45 is: 24,608.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,996.97 : 40,030.67 = 17,825.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,996.97/40,030.67 = 17,825.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,996.97x = 40,030.67 × 17,825.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,996.97x = 713,564,550.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,564,550.96/28,996.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,608.25

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