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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.70, 40,473.48 and 17,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.70, 40,473.48 and 17,406.62 is: 24,017.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.70 : 40,473.48 = 17,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.70/40,473.48 = 17,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.70x = 40,473.48 × 17,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.70x = 704,506,486.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,506,486.44/29,332.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,017.79

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