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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,284.69, 40,408.53 and 17,793.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,284.69, 40,408.53 and 17,793.63 is: 24,552.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,284.69 : 40,408.53 = 17,793.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,284.69/40,408.53 = 17,793.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,284.69x = 40,408.53 × 17,793.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,284.69x = 719,014,431.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,014,431.66/29,284.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,552.57

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