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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.48, 40,037.58 and 17,823

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.48, 40,037.58 and 17,823 is: 24,600.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.48 : 40,037.58 = 17,823 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.48/40,037.58 = 17,823/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.48x = 40,037.58 × 17,823
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.48x = 713,589,788.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,589,788.34/29,007.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.20

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