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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,630.34, 40,889.97 and 17,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,630.34, 40,889.97 and 17,055 is: 23,535.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,630.34 : 40,889.97 = 17,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,630.34/40,889.97 = 17,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,630.34x = 40,889.97 × 17,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,630.34x = 697,378,438.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,378,438.35/29,630.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,535.96

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