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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,656.86, 40,922.43 and 17,717.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,656.86, 40,922.43 and 17,717.67 is: 24,447.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,656.86 : 40,922.43 = 17,717.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,656.86/40,922.43 = 17,717.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,656.86x = 40,922.43 × 17,717.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,656.86x = 725,050,110.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,050,110.34/29,656.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.97

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