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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,030.76, 40,066.16 and 17,095.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,030.76, 40,066.16 and 17,095.20 is: 23,593.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,030.76 : 40,066.16 = 17,095.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,030.76/40,066.16 = 17,095.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,030.76x = 40,066.16 × 17,095.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,030.76x = 684,938,932.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,938,932.96/29,030.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.56

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