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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,343.27, 40,492.62 and 17,399.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,343.27, 40,492.62 and 17,399.46 is: 24,010.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,343.27 : 40,492.62 = 17,399.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,343.27/40,492.62 = 17,399.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,343.27x = 40,492.62 × 17,399.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,343.27x = 704,549,721.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,549,721.99/29,343.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,010.61

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