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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,506.64, 40,698.92 and 17,560.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,506.64, 40,698.92 and 17,560.76 is: 24,221.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,506.64 : 40,698.92 = 17,560.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,506.64/40,698.92 = 17,560.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,506.64x = 40,698.92 × 17,560.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,506.64x = 714,703,966.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,703,966.38/29,506.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,221.80

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