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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,622.22, 40,878.62 and 17,692.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,622.22, 40,878.62 and 17,692.54 is: 24,415.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,622.22 : 40,878.62 = 17,692.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,622.22/40,878.62 = 17,692.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,622.22x = 40,878.62 × 17,692.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,622.22x = 723,246,619.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,246,619.49/29,622.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,415.68

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