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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,592.72, 40,837.80 and 17,656.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,592.72, 40,837.80 and 17,656.56 is: 24,365.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,592.72 : 40,837.80 = 17,656.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,592.72/40,837.80 = 17,656.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,592.72x = 40,837.80 × 17,656.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,592.72x = 721,055,065.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,055,065.97/29,592.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.96

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