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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,612.07, 40,859.51 and 17,674.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,612.07, 40,859.51 and 17,674.70 is: 24,388.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,612.07 : 40,859.51 = 17,674.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,612.07/40,859.51 = 17,674.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,612.07x = 40,859.51 × 17,674.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,612.07x = 722,179,288.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,179,288.73/29,612.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,388.00

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