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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,297.43, 40,423.46 and 17,358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,297.43, 40,423.46 and 17,358.71 is: 23,950.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,297.43 : 40,423.46 = 17,358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,297.43/40,423.46 = 17,358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,297.43x = 40,423.46 × 17,358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,297.43x = 701,698,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,698,830.43/29,297.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,950.87

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