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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,624.65, 40,882.66 and 17,685.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,624.65, 40,882.66 and 17,685.75 is: 24,406.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,624.65 : 40,882.66 = 17,685.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,624.65/40,882.66 = 17,685.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,624.65x = 40,882.66 × 17,685.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,624.65x = 723,040,613.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,040,613.19/29,624.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,406.72

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