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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,439.98, 40,621.66 and 17,506.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,439.98, 40,621.66 and 17,506.25 is: 24,155.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,439.98 : 40,621.66 = 17,506.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,439.98/40,621.66 = 17,506.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,439.98x = 40,621.66 × 17,506.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,439.98x = 711,132,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,132,688.50/29,439.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,155.34

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