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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,999.24, 40,017.05 and 17,060.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,999.24, 40,017.05 and 17,060.27 is: 23,542.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,999.24 : 40,017.05 = 17,060.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,999.24/40,017.05 = 17,060.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,999.24x = 40,017.05 × 17,060.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,999.24x = 682,701,477.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,701,477.52/28,999.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,542.05

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