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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,654.92, 40,924.38 and 17,718.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,654.92, 40,924.38 and 17,718.27 is: 24,451.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,654.92 : 40,924.38 = 17,718.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,654.92/40,924.38 = 17,718.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,654.92x = 40,924.38 × 17,718.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,654.92x = 725,109,214.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,109,214.42/29,654.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.57

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