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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,389.26, 40,538.70 and 17,444.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,389.26, 40,538.70 and 17,444.19 is: 24,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,389.26 : 40,538.70 = 17,444.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,389.26/40,538.70 = 17,444.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,389.26x = 40,538.70 × 17,444.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,389.26x = 707,164,785.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,164,785.15/29,389.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,062.01

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