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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,598.93, 40,847.32 and 17,669.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,598.93, 40,847.32 and 17,669.19 is: 24,383.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,598.93 : 40,847.32 = 17,669.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,598.93/40,847.32 = 17,669.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,598.93x = 40,847.32 × 17,669.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,598.93x = 721,739,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,739,003.57/29,598.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,383.96

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