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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,014.23, 40,042.88 and 17,080.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,014.23, 40,042.88 and 17,080.53 is: 23,573.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,014.23 : 40,042.88 = 17,080.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,014.23/40,042.88 = 17,080.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,014.23x = 40,042.88 × 17,080.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,014.23x = 683,953,527.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,953,527.72/29,014.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,573.04

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