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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,617.43, 40,872.53 and 17,681.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,617.43, 40,872.53 and 17,681.81 is: 24,401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,617.43 : 40,872.53 = 17,681.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,617.43/40,872.53 = 17,681.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,617.43x = 40,872.53 × 17,681.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,617.43x = 722,700,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 722,700,149.52/29,617.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,401.18

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