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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,397.59, 40,562.34 and 17,464.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,397.59, 40,562.34 and 17,464.94 is: 24,097.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,397.59 : 40,562.34 = 17,464.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,397.59/40,562.34 = 17,464.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,397.59x = 40,562.34 × 17,464.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,397.59x = 708,418,834.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,418,834.36/29,397.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,097.85

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