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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,369.17, 40,548.97 and 17,436.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,369.17, 40,548.97 and 17,436.34 is: 24,073.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,369.17 : 40,548.97 = 17,436.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,369.17/40,548.97 = 17,436.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,369.17x = 40,548.97 × 17,436.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,369.17x = 707,025,627.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,025,627.57/29,369.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,073.74

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