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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.04, 40,519.70 and 17,425.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.04, 40,519.70 and 17,425.32 is: 24,045.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.04 : 40,519.70 = 17,425.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.04/40,519.70 = 17,425.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.04x = 40,519.70 × 17,425.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.04x = 706,068,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,068,738.80/29,364.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,045.35

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