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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,529.52, 40,751.04 and 17,593

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,529.52, 40,751.04 and 17,593 is: 24,278.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,529.52 : 40,751.04 = 17,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,529.52/40,751.04 = 17,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,529.52x = 40,751.04 × 17,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,529.52x = 716,933,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,933,046.72/29,529.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.52

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