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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,419.08, 40,611.42 and 17,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,419.08, 40,611.42 and 17,486.28 is: 24,138.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,419.08 : 40,611.42 = 17,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,419.08/40,611.42 = 17,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,419.08x = 40,611.42 × 17,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,419.08x = 710,142,661.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,142,661.32/29,419.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,138.85

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