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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.39, 40,951.67 and 17,086.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.39, 40,951.67 and 17,086.71 is: 23,588.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.39 : 40,951.67 = 17,086.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.39/40,951.67 = 17,086.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.39x = 40,951.67 × 17,086.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.39x = 699,729,223.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,729,223.87/29,664.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,588.19

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