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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,637.54, 40,886.10 and 17,055

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,637.54, 40,886.10 and 17,055 is: 23,528.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,637.54 : 40,886.10 = 17,055 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,637.54/40,886.10 = 17,055/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,637.54x = 40,886.10 × 17,055
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,637.54x = 697,312,435.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,312,435.50/29,637.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,528.01

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