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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,508.64, 40,701.68 and 17,562.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,508.64, 40,701.68 and 17,562.76 is: 24,224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,508.64 : 40,701.68 = 17,562.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,508.64/40,701.68 = 17,562.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,508.64x = 40,701.68 × 17,562.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,508.64x = 714,833,837.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,833,837.44/29,508.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.56

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