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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,429.96, 44,034.76 and 17,540.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,429.96, 44,034.76 and 17,540.24 is: 26,244.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,429.96 : 44,034.76 = 17,540.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,429.96/44,034.76 = 17,540.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,429.96x = 44,034.76 × 17,540.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,429.96x = 772,380,258.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,380,258.74/29,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,244.69

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