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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,408.59, 40,587.35 and 17,471.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,408.59, 40,587.35 and 17,471.97 is: 24,113.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,408.59 : 40,587.35 = 17,471.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,408.59/40,587.35 = 17,471.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,408.59x = 40,587.35 × 17,471.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,408.59x = 709,140,874.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,140,874.22/29,408.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.39

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