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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,998.82, 40,016.47 and 17,059.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,998.82, 40,016.47 and 17,059.85 is: 23,541.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,998.82 : 40,016.47 = 17,059.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,998.82/40,016.47 = 17,059.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,998.82x = 40,016.47 × 17,059.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,998.82x = 682,674,975.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,674,975.73/28,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,541.47

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