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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,614.84, 40,861.74 and 17,682.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,614.84, 40,861.74 and 17,682.04 is: 24,397.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,614.84 : 40,861.74 = 17,682.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,614.84/40,861.74 = 17,682.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,614.84x = 40,861.74 × 17,682.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,614.84x = 722,518,921.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,518,921.15/29,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,397.19

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