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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,531.16, 40,757.68 and 17,601.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,531.16, 40,757.68 and 17,601.42 is: 24,292.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,531.16 : 40,757.68 = 17,601.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,531.16/40,757.68 = 17,601.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,531.16x = 40,757.68 × 17,601.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,531.16x = 717,392,999.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,392,999.90/29,531.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.75

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