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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,653.98, 40,921.69 and 17,555.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,653.98, 40,921.69 and 17,555.08 is: 24,225.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,653.98 : 40,921.69 = 17,555.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,653.98/40,921.69 = 17,555.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,653.98x = 40,921.69 × 17,555.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,653.98x = 718,383,541.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 718,383,541.69/29,653.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,225.54

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