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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.24, 40,028.34 and 17,073.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.24, 40,028.34 and 17,073.64 is: 23,557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.24 : 40,028.34 = 17,073.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.24/40,028.34 = 17,073.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.24x = 40,028.34 × 17,073.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.24x = 683,429,466.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,429,466.96/29,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,557.40

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