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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,536.94, 40,759.55 and 17,600.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,536.94, 40,759.55 and 17,600.01 is: 24,287.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,536.94 : 40,759.55 = 17,600.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,536.94/40,759.55 = 17,600.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,536.94x = 40,759.55 × 17,600.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,536.94x = 717,368,399.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,368,399.60/29,536.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,287.16

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