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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,333.70, 40,486.08 and 17,403.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,333.70, 40,486.08 and 17,403.61 is: 24,020.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,333.70 : 40,486.08 = 17,403.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,333.70/40,486.08 = 17,403.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,333.70x = 40,486.08 × 17,403.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,333.70x = 704,603,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,603,946.75/29,333.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,020.29

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