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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,467.70, 40,658.36 and 17,368.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,467.70, 40,658.36 and 17,368.66 is: 23,964.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,467.70 : 40,658.36 = 17,368.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,467.70/40,658.36 = 17,368.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,467.70x = 40,658.36 × 17,368.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,467.70x = 706,181,194.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,181,194.98/29,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,964.59

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