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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.61, 40,037.75 and 17,823.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.61, 40,037.75 and 17,823.13 is: 24,600.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.61 : 40,037.75 = 17,823.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.61/40,037.75 = 17,823.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.61x = 40,037.75 × 17,823.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.61x = 713,598,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,598,023.16/29,007.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.37

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