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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,708.32, 40,994.76 and 17,130.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,708.32, 40,994.76 and 17,130.64 is: 23,638.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,708.32 : 40,994.76 = 17,130.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,708.32/40,994.76 = 17,130.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,708.32x = 40,994.76 × 17,130.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,708.32x = 702,266,475.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,266,475.45/29,708.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,638.71

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