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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,635.54, 40,883.33 and 17,053

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,635.54, 40,883.33 and 17,053 is: 23,525.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,635.54 : 40,883.33 = 17,053 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,635.54/40,883.33 = 17,053/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,635.54x = 40,883.33 × 17,053
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,635.54x = 697,183,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,183,426.49/29,635.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,525.25

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