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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,406.44, 40,584.38 and 17,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,406.44, 40,584.38 and 17,469.88 is: 24,110.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,406.44 : 40,584.38 = 17,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,406.44/40,584.38 = 17,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,406.44x = 40,584.38 × 17,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,406.44x = 709,004,059.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,004,059.66/29,406.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.50

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