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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,042.82, 40,074.34 and 17,104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,042.82, 40,074.34 and 17,104.54 is: 23,601.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,042.82 : 40,074.34 = 17,104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,042.82/40,074.34 = 17,104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,042.82x = 40,074.34 × 17,104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,042.82x = 685,453,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,453,151.50/29,042.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,601.47

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