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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,491.76, 40,703.88 and 17,562

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,491.76, 40,703.88 and 17,562 is: 24,238.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,491.76 : 40,703.88 = 17,562 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,491.76/40,703.88 = 17,562/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,491.76x = 40,703.88 × 17,562
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,491.76x = 714,841,540.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,841,540.56/29,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,238.69

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