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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,628.27, 40,887.66 and 17,689.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,628.27, 40,887.66 and 17,689.38 is: 24,411.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,628.27 : 40,887.66 = 17,689.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,628.27/40,887.66 = 17,689.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,628.27x = 40,887.66 × 17,689.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,628.27x = 723,277,355.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723,277,355.05/29,628.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,411.73

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