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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,611.09, 40,850.18 and 17,667.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,611.09, 40,850.18 and 17,667.49 is: 24,373.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,611.09 : 40,850.18 = 17,667.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,611.09/40,850.18 = 17,667.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,611.09x = 40,850.18 × 17,667.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,611.09x = 721,720,146.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 721,720,146.65/29,611.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,373.31

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