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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,572.79, 40,805.37 and 17,631.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,572.79, 40,805.37 and 17,631.77 is: 24,328.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,572.79 : 40,805.37 = 17,631.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,572.79/40,805.37 = 17,631.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,572.79x = 40,805.37 × 17,631.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,572.79x = 719,470,694.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 719,470,694.58/29,572.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,328.81

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