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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,014.98, 40,043.91 and 17,081.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,014.98, 40,043.91 and 17,081.28 is: 23,574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,014.98 : 40,043.91 = 17,081.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,014.98/40,043.91 = 17,081.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,014.98x = 40,043.91 × 17,081.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,014.98x = 684,001,239.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,001,239.00/29,014.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,574.07

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