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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.18, 40,030.68 and 17,067.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.18, 40,030.68 and 17,067.94 is: 23,555.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.18 : 40,030.68 = 17,067.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.18/40,030.68 = 17,067.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.18x = 40,030.68 × 17,067.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.18x = 683,241,244.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,241,244.40/29,005.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,555.84

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