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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,325.24, 40,461.48 and 17,388

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,325.24, 40,461.48 and 17,388 is: 23,991.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,325.24 : 40,461.48 = 17,388 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,325.24/40,461.48 = 17,388/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,325.24x = 40,461.48 × 17,388
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,325.24x = 703,544,214.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,544,214.24/29,325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,991.08

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