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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,217,389.96, 40,332,912.72 and 17,460,806.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,217,389.96, 40,332,912.72 and 17,460,806.96 is: 24,103,631.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,217,389.96 : 40,332,912.72 = 17,460,806.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,217,389.96/40,332,912.72 = 17,460,806.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,217,389.96x = 40,332,912.72 × 17,460,806.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,217,389.96x = 704,245,203,138,448.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,245,203,138,448.50/29,217,389.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,103,631.57

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