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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,428.31, 40,610.93 and 17,335.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,428.31, 40,610.93 and 17,335.82 is: 23,923.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,428.31 : 40,610.93 = 17,335.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,428.31/40,610.93 = 17,335.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,428.31x = 40,610.93 × 17,335.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,428.31x = 704,023,482.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,023,482.78/29,428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,923.34

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