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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,032.65, 40,065.84 and 17,093.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,032.65, 40,065.84 and 17,093.79 is: 23,589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,032.65 : 40,065.84 = 17,093.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,032.65/40,065.84 = 17,093.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,032.65x = 40,065.84 × 17,093.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,032.65x = 684,877,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,877,055.13/29,032.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,589.89

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