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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,003.94, 40,017.04 and 17,673.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,003.94, 40,017.04 and 17,673.66 is: 24,384.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,003.94 : 40,017.04 = 17,673.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,003.94/40,017.04 = 17,673.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,003.94x = 40,017.04 × 17,673.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,003.94x = 707,247,514.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,247,514.98/29,003.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.53

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