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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,307.36, 40,441.46 and 17,368.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,307.36, 40,441.46 and 17,368.76 is: 23,967.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,307.36 : 40,441.46 = 17,368.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,307.36/40,441.46 = 17,368.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,307.36x = 40,441.46 × 17,368.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,307.36x = 702,418,012.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,418,012.79/29,307.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,967.29

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