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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,325.70, 40,463.85 and 17,399.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,325.70, 40,463.85 and 17,399.62 is: 24,008.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,325.70 : 40,463.85 = 17,399.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,325.70/40,463.85 = 17,399.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,325.70x = 40,463.85 × 17,399.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,325.70x = 704,055,613.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,055,613.74/29,325.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,008.14

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