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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,602.06, 40,849.78 and 17,659.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,602.06, 40,849.78 and 17,659.23 is: 24,369.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,602.06 : 40,849.78 = 17,659.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,602.06/40,849.78 = 17,659.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,602.06x = 40,849.78 × 17,659.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,602.06x = 721,375,660.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,375,660.47/29,602.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.10

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