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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,028.78, 40,058.55 and 17,092.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,028.78, 40,058.55 and 17,092.62 is: 23,587.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,028.78 : 40,058.55 = 17,092.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,028.78/40,058.55 = 17,092.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,028.78x = 40,058.55 × 17,092.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,028.78x = 684,705,572.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,705,572.90/29,028.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.13

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