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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,997.64, 40,016.06 and 17,061.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,997.64, 40,016.06 and 17,061.74 is: 23,544.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,997.64 : 40,016.06 = 17,061.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,997.64/40,016.06 = 17,061.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,997.64x = 40,016.06 × 17,061.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,997.64x = 682,743,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,743,326.16/28,997.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,544.79

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