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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.08, 40,029.53 and 17,071.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.08, 40,029.53 and 17,071.71 is: 23,557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.08 : 40,029.53 = 17,071.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.08/40,029.53 = 17,071.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.08x = 40,029.53 × 17,071.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.08x = 683,372,292.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,372,292.13/29,009.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.18

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