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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,317.92, 40,443.84 and 17,375.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,317.92, 40,443.84 and 17,375.52 is: 23,969.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,317.92 : 40,443.84 = 17,375.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,317.92/40,443.84 = 17,375.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,317.92x = 40,443.84 × 17,375.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,317.92x = 702,732,750.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,732,750.80/29,317.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.39

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