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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.17, 40,871.79 and 17,680.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.17, 40,871.79 and 17,680.26 is: 24,398.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.17 : 40,871.79 = 17,680.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.17/40,871.79 = 17,680.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.17x = 40,871.79 × 17,680.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.17x = 722,623,873.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,623,873.87/29,617.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,398.82

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