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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,329.95, 40,480.52 and 17,397.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,329.95, 40,480.52 and 17,397.44 is: 24,011.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,329.95 : 40,480.52 = 17,397.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,329.95/40,480.52 = 17,397.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,329.95x = 40,480.52 × 17,397.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,329.95x = 704,257,417.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,257,417.87/29,329.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.55

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