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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,002.57, 40,019.97 and 17,667.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,002.57, 40,019.97 and 17,667.95 is: 24,379.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,002.57 : 40,019.97 = 17,667.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,002.57/40,019.97 = 17,667.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,002.57x = 40,019.97 × 17,667.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,002.57x = 707,070,773.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,070,773.08/29,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,379.59

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