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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,377.96, 40,531.14 and 17,443.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,377.96, 40,531.14 and 17,443.24 is: 24,065.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,377.96 : 40,531.14 = 17,443.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,377.96/40,531.14 = 17,443.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,377.96x = 40,531.14 × 17,443.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,377.96x = 706,994,402.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,994,402.49/29,377.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,065.47

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