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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.10, 40,059.02 and 17,698.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.10, 40,059.02 and 17,698.84 is: 24,428.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.10 : 40,059.02 = 17,698.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.10/40,059.02 = 17,698.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.10x = 40,059.02 × 17,698.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.10x = 708,998,185.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,998,185.54/29,023.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,428.75

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