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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,013.62, 40,049.94 and 17,077.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,013.62, 40,049.94 and 17,077.46 is: 23,573.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,013.62 : 40,049.94 = 17,077.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,013.62/40,049.94 = 17,077.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,013.62x = 40,049.94 × 17,077.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,013.62x = 683,951,248.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,951,248.35/29,013.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.45

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