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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.41, 40,903.17 and 17,064.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.41, 40,903.17 and 17,064.59 is: 23,551.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.41 : 40,903.17 = 17,064.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.41/40,903.17 = 17,064.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.41x = 40,903.17 × 17,064.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.41x = 697,995,825.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,995,825.75/29,637.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,551.17

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