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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,341.27, 40,489.86 and 17,397.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,341.27, 40,489.86 and 17,397.46 is: 24,007.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,341.27 : 40,489.86 = 17,397.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,341.27/40,489.86 = 17,397.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,341.27x = 40,489.86 × 17,397.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,341.27x = 704,420,719.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,420,719.76/29,341.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.85

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