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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,006.66, 40,015.68 and 17,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,006.66, 40,015.68 and 17,062.40 is: 23,538.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,006.66 : 40,015.68 = 17,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,006.66/40,015.68 = 17,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,006.66x = 40,015.68 × 17,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,006.66x = 682,763,538.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 682,763,538.43/29,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,538.16

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