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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,612.84, 40,858.98 and 17,680.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,612.84, 40,858.98 and 17,680.04 is: 24,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,612.84 : 40,858.98 = 17,680.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,612.84/40,858.98 = 17,680.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,612.84x = 40,858.98 × 17,680.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,612.84x = 722,388,400.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,388,400.76/29,612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,394.43

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