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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,619.77, 40,863.58 and 17,037.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,619.77, 40,863.58 and 17,037.77 is: 23,505.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,619.77 : 40,863.58 = 17,037.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,619.77/40,863.58 = 17,037.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,619.77x = 40,863.58 × 17,037.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,619.77x = 696,224,277.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,224,277.42/29,619.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,505.39

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