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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,003.57, 40,021.35 and 17,668.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,003.57, 40,021.35 and 17,668.95 is: 24,380.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,003.57 : 40,021.35 = 17,668.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,003.57/40,021.35 = 17,668.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,003.57x = 40,021.35 × 17,668.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,003.57x = 707,135,232.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,135,232.08/29,003.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,380.97

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