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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,607.84, 40,852.08 and 17,675.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,607.84, 40,852.08 and 17,675.04 is: 24,387.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,607.84 : 40,852.08 = 17,675.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,607.84/40,852.08 = 17,675.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,607.84x = 40,852.08 × 17,675.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,607.84x = 722,062,148.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,062,148.08/29,607.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,387.53

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