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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,774.74, 41,089.78 and 17,029.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,774.74, 41,089.78 and 17,029.09 is: 23,500.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,774.74 : 41,089.78 = 17,029.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,774.74/41,089.78 = 17,029.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,774.74x = 41,089.78 × 17,029.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,774.74x = 699,721,403.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,721,403.22/29,774.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,500.50

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