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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,349.30, 40,457.09 and 17,997.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,349.30, 40,457.09 and 17,997.74 is: 24,809.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,349.30 : 40,457.09 = 17,997.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,349.30/40,457.09 = 17,997.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,349.30x = 40,457.09 × 17,997.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,349.30x = 728,136,096.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 728,136,096.99/29,349.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,809.32

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