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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,341.54, 40,487.61 and 17,402.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,341.54, 40,487.61 and 17,402.55 is: 24,013.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,341.54 : 40,487.61 = 17,402.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,341.54/40,487.61 = 17,402.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,341.54x = 40,487.61 × 17,402.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,341.54x = 704,587,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,587,570.84/29,341.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,013.31

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