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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.08, 40,838.66 and 17,661.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.08, 40,838.66 and 17,661.20 is: 24,361.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.08 : 40,838.66 = 17,661.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.08/40,838.66 = 17,661.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.08x = 40,838.66 × 17,661.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.08x = 721,259,449.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,259,449.49/29,607.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,361.05

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