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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,244.43, 40,360.44 and 17,921.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,244.43, 40,360.44 and 17,921.44 is: 24,733.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,244.43 : 40,360.44 = 17,921.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,244.43/40,360.44 = 17,921.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,244.43x = 40,360.44 × 17,921.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,244.43x = 723,317,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,317,203.83/29,244.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,733.50

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