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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,620.69, 40,869.96 and 17,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,620.69, 40,869.96 and 17,045.44 is: 23,518.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,620.69 : 40,869.96 = 17,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,620.69/40,869.96 = 17,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,620.69x = 40,869.96 × 17,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,620.69x = 696,646,450.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,646,450.98/29,620.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,518.91

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