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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,622.80, 40,879.95 and 17,687.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,622.80, 40,879.95 and 17,687.18 is: 24,408.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,622.80 : 40,879.95 = 17,687.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,622.80/40,879.95 = 17,687.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,622.80x = 40,879.95 × 17,687.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,622.80x = 723,051,034.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,051,034.04/29,622.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.60

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