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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,601.14, 40,853.85 and 17,664.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,601.14, 40,853.85 and 17,664.98 is: 24,380.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,601.14 : 40,853.85 = 17,664.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,601.14/40,853.85 = 17,664.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,601.14x = 40,853.85 × 17,664.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,601.14x = 721,682,443.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,682,443.17/29,601.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,380.22

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