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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.68, 40,764.96 and 17,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.68, 40,764.96 and 17,607 is: 24,300.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.68 : 40,764.96 = 17,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.68/40,764.96 = 17,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.68x = 40,764.96 × 17,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.68x = 717,748,650.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,748,650.72/29,536.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,300.25

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