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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,494, 40,693.08 and 17,551.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,494, 40,693.08 and 17,551.36 is: 24,215.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,494 : 40,693.08 = 17,551.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,494/40,693.08 = 17,551.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,494x = 40,693.08 × 17,551.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,494x = 714,218,896.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,218,896.59/29,494
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,215.74

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