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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,333.55, 40,477.28 and 17,397.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,333.55, 40,477.28 and 17,397.39 is: 24,006.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333.55 : 40,477.28 = 17,397.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333.55/40,477.28 = 17,397.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333.55x = 40,477.28 × 17,397.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333.55x = 704,198,939.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,198,939.31/29,333.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,006.60

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