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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,567.30, 40,803.35 and 17,637.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,567.30, 40,803.35 and 17,637.62 is: 24,340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,567.30 : 40,803.35 = 17,637.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,567.30/40,803.35 = 17,637.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,567.30x = 40,803.35 × 17,637.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,567.30x = 719,673,689.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,673,689.82/29,567.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.19

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