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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,309.77, 40,442.92 and 17,371.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,309.77, 40,442.92 and 17,371.18 is: 23,969.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,309.77 : 40,442.92 = 17,371.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,309.77/40,442.92 = 17,371.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,309.77x = 40,442.92 × 17,371.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,309.77x = 702,541,243.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,541,243.05/29,309.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.52

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