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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,002.81, 40,021.96 and 17,063.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,002.81, 40,021.96 and 17,063.83 is: 23,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,002.81 : 40,021.96 = 17,063.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,002.81/40,021.96 = 17,063.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,002.81x = 40,021.96 × 17,063.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,002.81x = 682,927,921.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,927,921.71/29,002.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.96

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