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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.27, 40,759.07 and 17,593.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.27, 40,759.07 and 17,593.43 is: 24,278.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.27 : 40,759.07 = 17,593.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.27/40,759.07 = 17,593.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.27x = 40,759.07 × 17,593.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.27x = 717,091,553.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,091,553.15/29,536.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,278.34

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