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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,030.19, 40,063.09 and 17,097.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,030.19, 40,063.09 and 17,097.38 is: 23,595.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,030.19 : 40,063.09 = 17,097.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,030.19/40,063.09 = 17,097.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,030.19x = 40,063.09 × 17,097.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,030.19x = 684,973,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,973,673.39/29,030.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.22

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