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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,385.61, 40,546.43 and 17,452.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,385.61, 40,546.43 and 17,452.69 is: 24,081.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,385.61 : 40,546.43 = 17,452.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,385.61/40,546.43 = 17,452.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,385.61x = 40,546.43 × 17,452.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,385.61x = 707,644,273.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,644,273.40/29,385.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,081.32

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