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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,625.59, 40,883.96 and 17,686.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,625.59, 40,883.96 and 17,686.70 is: 24,408.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,625.59 : 40,883.96 = 17,686.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,625.59/40,883.96 = 17,686.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,625.59x = 40,883.96 × 17,686.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,625.59x = 723,102,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,102,042.48/29,625.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,408.03

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