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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,652.62, 40,913.92 and 17,713.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,652.62, 40,913.92 and 17,713.63 is: 24,440.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,652.62 : 40,913.92 = 17,713.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,652.62/40,913.92 = 17,713.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,652.62x = 40,913.92 × 17,713.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,652.62x = 724,734,040.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724,734,040.73/29,652.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,440.81

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