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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,005.98, 40,035.51 and 17,821.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,005.98, 40,035.51 and 17,821.50 is: 24,598.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,005.98 : 40,035.51 = 17,821.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,005.98/40,035.51 = 17,821.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,005.98x = 40,035.51 × 17,821.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,005.98x = 713,492,841.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,492,841.47/29,005.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.13

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