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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,329.52, 40,480.62 and 17,399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,329.52, 40,480.62 and 17,399.48 is: 24,014.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,329.52 : 40,480.62 = 17,399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,329.52/40,480.62 = 17,399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,329.52x = 40,480.62 × 17,399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,329.52x = 704,341,738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,341,738.08/29,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,014.77

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