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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,364.05, 40,541.90 and 17,431.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,364.05, 40,541.90 and 17,431.22 is: 24,066.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,364.05 : 40,541.90 = 17,431.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,364.05/40,541.90 = 17,431.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,364.05x = 40,541.90 × 17,431.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,364.05x = 706,694,488.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,694,488.25/29,364.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,066.66

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