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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,615.82, 40,884 and 17,518.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,615.82, 40,884 and 17,518.35 is: 24,183.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,615.82 : 40,884 = 17,518.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,615.82/40,884 = 17,518.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,615.82x = 40,884 × 17,518.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,615.82x = 716,220,221.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,220,221.40/29,615.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.70

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