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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,609.06, 40,860.96 and 17,679.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,609.06, 40,860.96 and 17,679.38 is: 24,397.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,609.06 : 40,860.96 = 17,679.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,609.06/40,860.96 = 17,679.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,609.06x = 40,860.96 × 17,679.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,609.06x = 722,396,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,396,439.00/29,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.82

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