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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,069.28, 40,114.44 and 17,133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,069.28, 40,114.44 and 17,133.39 is: 23,643.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,069.28 : 40,114.44 = 17,133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,069.28/40,114.44 = 17,133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,069.28x = 40,114.44 × 17,133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,069.28x = 687,296,345.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,296,345.15/29,069.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,643.39

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