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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,499.98, 40,710.02 and 17,563.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,499.98, 40,710.02 and 17,563.73 is: 24,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,499.98 : 40,710.02 = 17,563.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,499.98/40,710.02 = 17,563.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,499.98x = 40,710.02 × 17,563.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,499.98x = 715,019,508.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,019,508.21/29,499.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,237.97

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