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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,176.59, 40,248.91 and 17,069.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,176.59, 40,248.91 and 17,069.15 is: 23,546.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,176.59 : 40,248.91 = 17,069.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,176.59/40,248.91 = 17,069.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,176.59x = 40,248.91 × 17,069.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,176.59x = 687,014,682.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 687,014,682.13/29,176.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.78

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