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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.65, 40,528.14 and 17,434.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.65, 40,528.14 and 17,434.06 is: 24,051.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.65 : 40,528.14 = 17,434.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.65/40,528.14 = 17,434.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.65x = 40,528.14 × 17,434.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.65x = 706,570,213.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,570,213.36/29,377.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.29

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