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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.66, 40,858.41 and 17,512.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.66, 40,858.41 and 17,512.47 is: 24,167.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.66 : 40,858.41 = 17,512.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.66/40,858.41 = 17,512.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.66x = 40,858.41 × 17,512.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.66x = 715,531,387.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 715,531,387.52/29,607.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,167.11

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