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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,362.55, 40,539.83 and 17,429.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,362.55, 40,539.83 and 17,429.72 is: 24,064.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,362.55 : 40,539.83 = 17,429.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,362.55/40,539.83 = 17,429.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,362.55x = 40,539.83 × 17,429.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,362.55x = 706,597,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,597,595.90/29,362.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,064.59

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