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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,322.96, 40,464.70 and 17,379.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,322.96, 40,464.70 and 17,379.21 is: 23,982.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,322.96 : 40,464.70 = 17,379.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,322.96/40,464.70 = 17,379.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,322.96x = 40,464.70 × 17,379.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,322.96x = 703,244,573.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,244,573.20/29,322.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,982.72

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