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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,009.93, 40,036.25 and 17,077.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,009.93, 40,036.25 and 17,077.01 is: 23,567.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,009.93 : 40,036.25 = 17,077.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,009.93/40,036.25 = 17,077.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,009.93x = 40,036.25 × 17,077.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,009.93x = 683,699,284.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,699,284.12/29,009.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,567.77

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