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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,344.77, 40,494.69 and 17,400.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,344.77, 40,494.69 and 17,400.96 is: 24,012.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,344.77 : 40,494.69 = 17,400.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,344.77/40,494.69 = 17,400.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,344.77x = 40,494.69 × 17,400.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,344.77x = 704,646,480.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,646,480.90/29,344.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,012.68

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