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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,411.72, 40,583.86 and 17,475.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,411.72, 40,583.86 and 17,475.56 is: 24,113.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,411.72 : 40,583.86 = 17,475.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,411.72/40,583.86 = 17,475.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,411.72x = 40,583.86 × 17,475.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,411.72x = 709,225,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,225,680.46/29,411.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.71

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