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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.48, 40,033.53 and 17,073.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.48, 40,033.53 and 17,073.75 is: 23,563.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.48 : 40,033.53 = 17,073.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.48/40,033.53 = 17,073.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.48x = 40,033.53 × 17,073.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.48x = 683,522,482.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,522,482.84/29,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,563.66

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