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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,335.72, 40,477.62 and 17,409.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,335.72, 40,477.62 and 17,409.64 is: 24,021.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,335.72 : 40,477.62 = 17,409.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,335.72/40,477.62 = 17,409.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,335.72x = 40,477.62 × 17,409.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,335.72x = 704,700,792.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,700,792.26/29,335.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,021.94

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