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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,026, 40,059.66 and 17,090.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,026, 40,059.66 and 17,090.44 is: 23,587.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,026 : 40,059.66 = 17,090.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,026/40,059.66 = 17,090.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,026x = 40,059.66 × 17,090.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,026x = 684,637,215.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,637,215.65/29,026
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.03

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