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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,598.08, 40,845.44 and 17,022

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,598.08, 40,845.44 and 17,022 is: 23,490.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,598.08 : 40,845.44 = 17,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,598.08/40,845.44 = 17,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,598.08x = 40,845.44 × 17,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,598.08x = 695,271,079.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 695,271,079.68/29,598.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,490.41

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