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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,002.64, 40,022.82 and 17,063.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,002.64, 40,022.82 and 17,063.24 is: 23,546.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,002.64 : 40,022.82 = 17,063.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,002.64/40,022.82 = 17,063.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,002.64x = 40,022.82 × 17,063.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,002.64x = 682,918,983.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,918,983.14/29,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.79

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