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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,067.98, 40,115.14 and 17,131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,067.98, 40,115.14 and 17,131.82 is: 23,642.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,067.98 : 40,115.14 = 17,131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,067.98/40,115.14 = 17,131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,067.98x = 40,115.14 × 17,131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,067.98x = 687,245,357.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,245,357.75/29,067.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,642.69

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