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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,060.82, 40,099.17 and 17,122.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,060.82, 40,099.17 and 17,122.53 is: 23,626.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,060.82 : 40,099.17 = 17,122.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,060.82/40,099.17 = 17,122.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,060.82x = 40,099.17 × 17,122.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,060.82x = 686,599,241.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 686,599,241.30/29,060.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,626.29

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