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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,305.32, 40,430.76 and 17,816.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,305.32, 40,430.76 and 17,816.28 is: 24,580.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,305.32 : 40,430.76 = 17,816.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,305.32/40,430.76 = 17,816.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,305.32x = 40,430.76 × 17,816.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,305.32x = 720,325,740.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720,325,740.77/29,305.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,580.03

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