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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,544.96, 40,777.32 and 17,609.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,544.96, 40,777.32 and 17,609.06 is: 24,303.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,544.96 : 40,777.32 = 17,609.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,544.96/40,777.32 = 17,609.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,544.96x = 40,777.32 × 17,609.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,544.96x = 718,050,274.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,050,274.52/29,544.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,303.65

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