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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,034.78, 40,066.82 and 17,098.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,034.78, 40,066.82 and 17,098.62 is: 23,595.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,034.78 : 40,066.82 = 17,098.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,034.78/40,066.82 = 17,098.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,034.78x = 40,066.82 × 17,098.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,034.78x = 685,087,329.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,087,329.79/29,034.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,595.40

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