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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,546.95, 40,780.08 and 17,611.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,546.95, 40,780.08 and 17,611.06 is: 24,306.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,546.95 : 40,780.08 = 17,611.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,546.95/40,780.08 = 17,611.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,546.95x = 40,780.08 × 17,611.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,546.95x = 718,180,435.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,180,435.68/29,546.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.42

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