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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,034.78, 40,063.19 and 17,093.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,034.78, 40,063.19 and 17,093.76 is: 23,586.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,034.78 : 40,063.19 = 17,093.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,034.78/40,063.19 = 17,093.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,034.78x = 40,063.19 × 17,093.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,034.78x = 684,830,469.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,830,469.23/29,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,586.56

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