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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,636.16, 40,898.66 and 17,706.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,636.16, 40,898.66 and 17,706.39 is: 24,435.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,636.16 : 40,898.66 = 17,706.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,636.16/40,898.66 = 17,706.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,636.16x = 40,898.66 × 17,706.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,636.16x = 724,167,535.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,167,535.91/29,636.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,435.27

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