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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,602.30, 40,844.46 and 17,663.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,602.30, 40,844.46 and 17,663.32 is: 24,371.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,602.30 : 40,844.46 = 17,663.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,602.30/40,844.46 = 17,663.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,602.30x = 40,844.46 × 17,663.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,602.30x = 721,448,767.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,448,767.21/29,602.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,371.38

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