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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,007.92, 40,030.89 and 17,677.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,007.92, 40,030.89 and 17,677.46 is: 24,394.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,007.92 : 40,030.89 = 17,677.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,007.92/40,030.89 = 17,677.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,007.92x = 40,030.89 × 17,677.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,007.92x = 707,644,490.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,644,490.53/29,007.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.87

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