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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,548.84, 40,782.66 and 17,612.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,548.84, 40,782.66 and 17,612.95 is: 24,309.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,548.84 : 40,782.66 = 17,612.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,548.84/40,782.66 = 17,612.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,548.84x = 40,782.66 × 17,612.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,548.84x = 718,302,951.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,302,951.45/29,548.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.01

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