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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,530.79, 40,757.16 and 17,601.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,530.79, 40,757.16 and 17,601.05 is: 24,292.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,530.79 : 40,757.16 = 17,601.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,530.79/40,757.16 = 17,601.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,530.79x = 40,757.16 × 17,601.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,530.79x = 717,368,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,368,607.23/29,530.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.23

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