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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,046.72, 40,082.88 and 17,107.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,046.72, 40,082.88 and 17,107.32 is: 23,607.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,046.72 : 40,082.88 = 17,107.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,046.72/40,082.88 = 17,107.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,046.72x = 40,082.88 × 17,107.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,046.72x = 685,710,654.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 685,710,654.68/29,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,607.16

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