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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,628.76, 40,897.98 and 17,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,628.76, 40,897.98 and 17,058.52 is: 23,546.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,628.76 : 40,897.98 = 17,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,628.76/40,897.98 = 17,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,628.76x = 40,897.98 × 17,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,628.76x = 697,659,009.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,659,009.79/29,628.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,546.68

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