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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,333.30, 40,476.93 and 17,397.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,333.30, 40,476.93 and 17,397.14 is: 24,006.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333.30 : 40,476.93 = 17,397.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333.30/40,476.93 = 17,397.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333.30x = 40,476.93 × 17,397.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333.30x = 704,182,817.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,182,817.98/29,333.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.26

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