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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.92, 40,023.84 and 17,069.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.92, 40,023.84 and 17,069.44 is: 23,550.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.92 : 40,023.84 = 17,069.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.92/40,023.84 = 17,069.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.92x = 40,023.84 × 17,069.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.92x = 683,184,535.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,184,535.45/29,009.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.03

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