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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674, 40,950.12 and 17,106.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674, 40,950.12 and 17,106.04 is: 23,606.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674 : 40,950.12 = 17,106.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674/40,950.12 = 17,106.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674x = 40,950.12 × 17,106.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674x = 700,494,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,494,390.72/29,674
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.34

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