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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,338.76, 40,494.55 and 17,241.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,338.76, 40,494.55 and 17,241.91 is: 23,797.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,338.76 : 40,494.55 = 17,241.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,338.76/40,494.55 = 17,241.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,338.76x = 40,494.55 × 17,241.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,338.76x = 698,203,386.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698,203,386.59/29,338.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,797.99

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