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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,068.19, 40,109.28 and 17,129.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,068.19, 40,109.28 and 17,129.91 is: 23,636.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,068.19 : 40,109.28 = 17,129.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,068.19/40,109.28 = 17,129.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,068.19x = 40,109.28 × 17,129.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,068.19x = 687,068,104.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,068,104.32/29,068.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.42

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