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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,449.67, 40,627.13 and 17,506.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,449.67, 40,627.13 and 17,506.22 is: 24,150.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,449.67 : 40,627.13 = 17,506.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,449.67/40,627.13 = 17,506.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,449.67x = 40,627.13 × 17,506.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,449.67x = 711,227,185.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,227,185.08/29,449.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.60

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