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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,553.23, 40,777.87 and 17,617.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,553.23, 40,777.87 and 17,617.68 is: 24,309.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,553.23 : 40,777.87 = 17,617.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,553.23/40,777.87 = 17,617.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,553.23x = 40,777.87 × 17,617.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,553.23x = 718,411,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,411,464.74/29,553.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.07

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