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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,011.59, 40,032.97 and 17,074.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,011.59, 40,032.97 and 17,074.21 is: 23,560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,011.59 : 40,032.97 = 17,074.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,011.59/40,032.97 = 17,074.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,011.59x = 40,032.97 × 17,074.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,011.59x = 683,531,336.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,531,336.70/29,011.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,560.63

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