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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,342.90, 40,492.10 and 17,399.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,342.90, 40,492.10 and 17,399.09 is: 24,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,342.90 : 40,492.10 = 17,399.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,342.90/40,492.10 = 17,399.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,342.90x = 40,492.10 × 17,399.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,342.90x = 704,525,402.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,525,402.73/29,342.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.08

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