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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,028.20, 40,062.62 and 17,092.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,028.20, 40,062.62 and 17,092.64 is: 23,590.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,028.20 : 40,062.62 = 17,092.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,028.20/40,062.62 = 17,092.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,028.20x = 40,062.62 × 17,092.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,028.20x = 684,775,855.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,775,855.65/29,028.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,590.03

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