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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.28, 40,061.12 and 17,092.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.28, 40,061.12 and 17,092.26 is: 23,584.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.28 : 40,061.12 = 17,092.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.28/40,061.12 = 17,092.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.28x = 40,061.12 × 17,092.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.28x = 684,734,993.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,734,993.47/29,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,584.49

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