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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,359.98, 40,527.28 and 17,423.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,359.98, 40,527.28 and 17,423.32 is: 24,050.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,359.98 : 40,527.28 = 17,423.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,359.98/40,527.28 = 17,423.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,359.98x = 40,527.28 × 17,423.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,359.98x = 706,119,623.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,119,623.29/29,359.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.41

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