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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,332.96, 40,484.66 and 17,400.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,332.96, 40,484.66 and 17,400.44 is: 24,015.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,332.96 : 40,484.66 = 17,400.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,332.96/40,484.66 = 17,400.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,332.96x = 40,484.66 × 17,400.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,332.96x = 704,450,897.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,450,897.25/29,332.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,015.68

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