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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217,292.96, 40,332,778.86 and 17,460,709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217,292.96, 40,332,778.86 and 17,460,709.96 is: 24,103,497.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217,292.96 : 40,332,778.86 = 17,460,709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217,292.96/40,332,778.86 = 17,460,709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217,292.96x = 40,332,778.86 × 17,460,709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217,292.96x = 704,238,953,555,279.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,238,953,555,279.50/29,217,292.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103,497.70

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