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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,632.49, 40,889.48 and 17,533.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,632.49, 40,889.48 and 17,533.34 is: 24,194.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,632.49 : 40,889.48 = 17,533.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,632.49/40,889.48 = 17,533.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,632.49x = 40,889.48 × 17,533.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,632.49x = 716,928,863.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 716,928,863.15/29,632.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,194.02

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