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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,416.91, 40,590.05 and 17,483.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,416.91, 40,590.05 and 17,483.18 is: 24,123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,416.91 : 40,590.05 = 17,483.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,416.91/40,590.05 = 17,483.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,416.91x = 40,590.05 × 17,483.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,416.91x = 709,642,859.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,642,859.99/29,416.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,123.64

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