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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.11, 40,866.24 and 17,522.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.11, 40,866.24 and 17,522.43 is: 24,180.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.11 : 40,866.24 = 17,522.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.11/40,866.24 = 17,522.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.11x = 40,866.24 × 17,522.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.11x = 716,075,829.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,075,829.76/29,614.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,180.22

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