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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,023.92, 40,049.45 and 17,689.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,023.92, 40,049.45 and 17,689.32 is: 24,409.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,023.92 : 40,049.45 = 17,689.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,023.92/40,049.45 = 17,689.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,023.92x = 40,049.45 × 17,689.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,023.92x = 708,447,448.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,447,448.43/29,023.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,409.09

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