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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,324.70, 40,462.47 and 17,398.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,324.70, 40,462.47 and 17,398.62 is: 24,006.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,324.70 : 40,462.47 = 17,398.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,324.70/40,462.47 = 17,398.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,324.70x = 40,462.47 × 17,398.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,324.70x = 703,991,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,991,139.79/29,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.76

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