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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,289.39, 40,416.80 and 17,350.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,289.39, 40,416.80 and 17,350.71 is: 23,942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,289.39 : 40,416.80 = 17,350.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,289.39/40,416.80 = 17,350.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,289.39x = 40,416.80 × 17,350.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,289.39x = 701,260,089.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,260,089.17/29,289.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,942.46

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