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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,363.67, 40,541.38 and 17,430.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,363.67, 40,541.38 and 17,430.84 is: 24,066.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,363.67 : 40,541.38 = 17,430.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,363.67/40,541.38 = 17,430.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,363.67x = 40,541.38 × 17,430.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,363.67x = 706,670,264.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,670,264.58/29,363.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.14

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