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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,314.17, 40,474.69 and 17,999.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,314.17, 40,474.69 and 17,999.01 is: 24,851.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,314.17 : 40,474.69 = 17,999.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,314.17/40,474.69 = 17,999.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,314.17x = 40,474.69 × 17,999.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,314.17x = 728,504,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,504,350.06/29,314.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,851.61

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