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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,392.08, 40,554.76 and 17,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,392.08, 40,554.76 and 17,459.44 is: 24,090.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,392.08 : 40,554.76 = 17,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,392.08/40,554.76 = 17,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,392.08x = 40,554.76 × 17,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,392.08x = 708,063,398.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,063,398.93/29,392.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,090.28

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