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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.02, 40,029.44 and 17,071.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.02, 40,029.44 and 17,071.65 is: 23,557.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.02 : 40,029.44 = 17,071.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.02/40,029.44 = 17,071.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.02x = 40,029.44 × 17,071.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.02x = 683,368,346.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,368,346.55/29,009.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.10

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