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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,587.73, 40,831.02 and 17,492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,587.73, 40,831.02 and 17,492.57 is: 24,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,587.73 : 40,831.02 = 17,492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,587.73/40,831.02 = 17,492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,587.73x = 40,831.02 × 17,492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,587.73x = 714,239,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,239,475.52/29,587.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,139.72

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