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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,004.07, 40,022.04 and 17,669.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,004.07, 40,022.04 and 17,669.45 is: 24,381.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,004.07 : 40,022.04 = 17,669.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,004.07/40,022.04 = 17,669.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,004.07x = 40,022.04 × 17,669.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,004.07x = 707,167,434.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,167,434.68/29,004.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,381.67

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