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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,448.73, 40,625.84 and 17,505.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,448.73, 40,625.84 and 17,505.28 is: 24,149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,448.73 : 40,625.84 = 17,505.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,448.73/40,625.84 = 17,505.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,448.73x = 40,625.84 × 17,505.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,448.73x = 711,166,704.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,166,704.44/29,448.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.32

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