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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,596.08, 40,842.68 and 17,020

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,596.08, 40,842.68 and 17,020 is: 23,487.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,596.08 : 40,842.68 = 17,020 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,596.08/40,842.68 = 17,020/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,596.08x = 40,842.68 × 17,020
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,596.08x = 695,142,413.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,142,413.60/29,596.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,487.65

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