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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,464.79, 40,663.40 and 17,984.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,464.79, 40,663.40 and 17,984.57 is: 24,819.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,464.79 : 40,663.40 = 17,984.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,464.79/40,663.40 = 17,984.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,464.79x = 40,663.40 × 17,984.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,464.79x = 731,313,470.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,313,470.50/29,464.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,819.92

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