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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,298.58, 40,436.08 and 17,966.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,298.58, 40,436.08 and 17,966.07 is: 24,795.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,298.58 : 40,436.08 = 17,966.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,298.58/40,436.08 = 17,966.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,298.58x = 40,436.08 × 17,966.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,298.58x = 726,477,398.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,477,398.89/29,298.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.65

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