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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,034.65, 40,068.60 and 17,095.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,034.65, 40,068.60 and 17,095.79 is: 23,592.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,034.65 : 40,068.60 = 17,095.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,034.65/40,068.60 = 17,095.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,034.65x = 40,068.60 × 17,095.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,034.65x = 685,004,371.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,004,371.19/29,034.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.65

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