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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,452.16, 40,628.49 and 17,507

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,452.16, 40,628.49 and 17,507 is: 24,150.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,452.16 : 40,628.49 = 17,507 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,452.16/40,628.49 = 17,507/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,452.16x = 40,628.49 × 17,507
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,452.16x = 711,282,974.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,282,974.43/29,452.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.45

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