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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,003.83, 40,021.72 and 17,669.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,003.83, 40,021.72 and 17,669.21 is: 24,381.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,003.83 : 40,021.72 = 17,669.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,003.83/40,021.72 = 17,669.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,003.83x = 40,021.72 × 17,669.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,003.83x = 707,152,175.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,152,175.24/29,003.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.34

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