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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,330.46, 40,481.22 and 17,397.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,330.46, 40,481.22 and 17,397.95 is: 24,012.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,330.46 : 40,481.22 = 17,397.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,330.46/40,481.22 = 17,397.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,330.46x = 40,481.22 × 17,397.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,330.46x = 704,290,039.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,290,039.09/29,330.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.24

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