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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,625.62, 40,883.83 and 17,690

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,625.62, 40,883.83 and 17,690 is: 24,412.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,625.62 : 40,883.83 = 17,690 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,625.62/40,883.83 = 17,690/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,625.62x = 40,883.83 × 17,690
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,625.62x = 723,234,952.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,234,952.70/29,625.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.48

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