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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,586.06, 40,828.86 and 17,010

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,586.06, 40,828.86 and 17,010 is: 23,473.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,586.06 : 40,828.86 = 17,010 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,586.06/40,828.86 = 17,010/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,586.06x = 40,828.86 × 17,010
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,586.06x = 694,498,908.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 694,498,908.60/29,586.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,473.86

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