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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,486.64, 40,691.68 and 17,549.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,486.64, 40,691.68 and 17,549.92 is: 24,218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,486.64 : 40,691.68 = 17,549.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,486.64/40,691.68 = 17,549.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,486.64x = 40,691.68 × 17,549.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,486.64x = 714,135,728.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,135,728.67/29,486.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.96

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