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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,027.84, 40,051.56 and 17,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,027.84, 40,051.56 and 17,091.68 is: 23,582.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,027.84 : 40,051.56 = 17,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,027.84/40,051.56 = 17,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,027.84x = 40,051.56 × 17,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,027.84x = 684,548,447.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,548,447.02/29,027.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,582.48

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