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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,558.79, 40,790.12 and 17,615.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,558.79, 40,790.12 and 17,615.93 is: 24,309.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,558.79 : 40,790.12 = 17,615.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,558.79/40,790.12 = 17,615.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,558.79x = 40,790.12 × 17,615.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,558.79x = 718,555,606.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,555,606.58/29,558.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,309.37

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