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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,366.76, 40,512.90 and 17,430.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,366.76, 40,512.90 and 17,430.60 is: 24,046.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,366.76 : 40,512.90 = 17,430.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,366.76/40,512.90 = 17,430.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,366.76x = 40,512.90 × 17,430.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,366.76x = 706,164,154.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,164,154.74/29,366.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,046.38

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