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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,542.54, 40,767.69 and 17,599.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,542.54, 40,767.69 and 17,599.68 is: 24,286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,542.54 : 40,767.69 = 17,599.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,542.54/40,767.69 = 17,599.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,542.54x = 40,767.69 × 17,599.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,542.54x = 717,498,298.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 717,498,298.34/29,542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.95

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