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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,033.28, 40,064.76 and 17,097.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,033.28, 40,064.76 and 17,097.12 is: 23,593.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,033.28 : 40,064.76 = 17,097.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,033.28/40,064.76 = 17,097.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,033.28x = 40,064.76 × 17,097.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,033.28x = 684,992,009.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,992,009.49/29,033.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,593.34

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