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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998.16, 40,016.78 and 17,062.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,998.16, 40,016.78 and 17,062.27 is: 23,545.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,998.16 : 40,016.78 = 17,062.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,998.16/40,016.78 = 17,062.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,998.16x = 40,016.78 × 17,062.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,998.16x = 682,777,104.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,777,104.89/28,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,545.53

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