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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,109.41, 40,171.12 and 17,010.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,109.41, 40,171.12 and 17,010.59 is: 23,474.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,109.41 : 40,171.12 = 17,010.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,109.41/40,171.12 = 17,010.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,109.41x = 40,171.12 × 17,010.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,109.41x = 683,334,452.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683,334,452.16/29,109.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,474.69

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