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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,450.16, 40,625.73 and 17,505

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,450.16, 40,625.73 and 17,505 is: 24,147.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,450.16 : 40,625.73 = 17,505 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,450.16/40,625.73 = 17,505/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,450.16x = 40,625.73 × 17,505
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,450.16x = 711,153,403.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,153,403.65/29,450.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,147.69

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