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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,552.76, 40,777.83 and 17,615.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,552.76, 40,777.83 and 17,615.79 is: 24,306.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,552.76 : 40,777.83 = 17,615.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,552.76/40,777.83 = 17,615.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,552.76x = 40,777.83 × 17,615.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,552.76x = 718,333,689.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,333,689.94/29,552.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,306.82

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