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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.73, 40,637.26 and 17,503.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.73, 40,637.26 and 17,503.01 is: 24,160.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.73 : 40,637.26 = 17,503.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.73/40,637.26 = 17,503.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.73x = 40,637.26 × 17,503.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.73x = 711,274,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,274,368.15/29,439.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,160.36

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