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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,448, 40,637.93 and 17,511.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,448, 40,637.93 and 17,511.08 is: 24,165.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,448 : 40,637.93 = 17,511.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,448/40,637.93 = 17,511.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,448x = 40,637.93 × 17,511.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,448x = 711,613,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,613,752.52/29,448
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.10

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