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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,651.77, 40,918.37 and 17,708.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,651.77, 40,918.37 and 17,708.02 is: 24,436.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,651.77 : 40,918.37 = 17,708.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,651.77/40,918.37 = 17,708.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,651.77x = 40,918.37 × 17,708.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,651.77x = 724,583,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,583,123.49/29,651.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,436.42

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