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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,417.08, 40,608.66 and 17,484.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,417.08, 40,608.66 and 17,484.28 is: 24,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,417.08 : 40,608.66 = 17,484.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,417.08/40,608.66 = 17,484.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,417.08x = 40,608.66 × 17,484.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,417.08x = 710,013,181.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,013,181.86/29,417.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.09

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