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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,006.01, 40,027.35 and 17,070

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,006.01, 40,027.35 and 17,070 is: 23,556.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,006.01 : 40,027.35 = 17,070 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,006.01/40,027.35 = 17,070/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,006.01x = 40,027.35 × 17,070
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,006.01x = 683,266,864.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,266,864.50/29,006.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,556.04

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