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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,410.06, 40,581.31 and 17,473.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,410.06, 40,581.31 and 17,473.09 is: 24,110.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,410.06 : 40,581.31 = 17,473.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,410.06/40,581.31 = 17,473.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,410.06x = 40,581.31 × 17,473.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,410.06x = 709,080,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,080,881.95/29,410.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,110.15

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