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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,296.53, 40,433.19 and 17,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,296.53, 40,433.19 and 17,964 is: 24,792.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,296.53 : 40,433.19 = 17,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,296.53/40,433.19 = 17,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,296.53x = 40,433.19 × 17,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,296.53x = 726,341,825.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,341,825.16/29,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,792.76

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