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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.51, 40,028.34 and 17,068.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.51, 40,028.34 and 17,068.31 is: 23,553.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.51 : 40,028.34 = 17,068.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.51/40,028.34 = 17,068.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.51x = 40,028.34 × 17,068.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.51x = 683,216,115.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,216,115.91/29,007.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,553.08

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