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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,337.23, 40,477.69 and 17,403.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,337.23, 40,477.69 and 17,403.23 is: 24,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,337.23 : 40,477.69 = 17,403.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,337.23/40,477.69 = 17,403.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,337.23x = 40,477.69 × 17,403.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,337.23x = 704,442,671.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,442,671.89/29,337.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,011.90

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