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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.93, 40,542.23 and 17,441.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.93, 40,542.23 and 17,441.31 is: 24,069.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.93 : 40,542.23 = 17,441.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.93/40,542.23 = 17,441.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.93x = 40,542.23 × 17,441.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.93x = 707,109,601.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,109,601.52/29,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,069.42

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