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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,380.59, 40,538.88 and 17,447.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,380.59, 40,538.88 and 17,447.94 is: 24,074.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,380.59 : 40,538.88 = 17,447.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,380.59/40,538.88 = 17,447.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,380.59x = 40,538.88 × 17,447.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,380.59x = 707,319,945.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,319,945.91/29,380.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,074.40

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