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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,321.21, 40,462.26 and 17,377.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,321.21, 40,462.26 and 17,377.47 is: 23,980.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,321.21 : 40,462.26 = 17,377.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,321.21/40,462.26 = 17,377.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,321.21x = 40,462.26 × 17,377.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,321.21x = 703,131,709.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,131,709.28/29,321.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,980.31

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