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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,383.98, 40,544.19 and 17,451.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,383.98, 40,544.19 and 17,451.06 is: 24,079.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,383.98 : 40,544.19 = 17,451.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,383.98/40,544.19 = 17,451.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,383.98x = 40,544.19 × 17,451.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,383.98x = 707,539,092.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,539,092.34/29,383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,079.08

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