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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.96, 40,868.68 and 17,042.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.96, 40,868.68 and 17,042.16 is: 23,518.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.96 : 40,868.68 = 17,042.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.96/40,868.68 = 17,042.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.96x = 40,868.68 × 17,042.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.96x = 696,490,583.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,490,583.55/29,614.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.20

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