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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,497.61, 40,703.64 and 17,558.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,497.61, 40,703.64 and 17,558.62 is: 24,229.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,497.61 : 40,703.64 = 17,558.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,497.61/40,703.64 = 17,558.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,497.61x = 40,703.64 × 17,558.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,497.61x = 714,699,747.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,699,747.38/29,497.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,229.07

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