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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,289.68, 40,418.16 and 17,354.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,289.68, 40,418.16 and 17,354.12 is: 23,947.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,289.68 : 40,418.16 = 17,354.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,289.68/40,418.16 = 17,354.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,289.68x = 40,418.16 × 17,354.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,289.68x = 701,421,598.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,421,598.82/29,289.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,947.74

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