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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,657.93, 40,926.70 and 17,727.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,657.93, 40,926.70 and 17,727.84 is: 24,463.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,657.93 : 40,926.70 = 17,727.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,657.93/40,926.70 = 17,727.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,657.93x = 40,926.70 × 17,727.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,657.93x = 725,541,989.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,541,989.33/29,657.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,463.68

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