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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,591.08, 40,830.84 and 17,489.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,591.08, 40,830.84 and 17,489.88 is: 24,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,591.08 : 40,830.84 = 17,489.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,591.08/40,830.84 = 17,489.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,591.08x = 40,830.84 × 17,489.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,591.08x = 714,126,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 714,126,491.90/29,591.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,133.17

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