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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.67, 40,464.30 and 17,378.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.67, 40,464.30 and 17,378.91 is: 23,982.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.67 : 40,464.30 = 17,378.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.67/40,464.30 = 17,378.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.67x = 40,464.30 × 17,378.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.67x = 703,225,341.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,225,341.02/29,322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.31

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