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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,659.36, 40,932.71 and 17,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,659.36, 40,932.71 and 17,722.44 is: 24,458.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,659.36 : 40,932.71 = 17,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,659.36/40,932.71 = 17,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,659.36x = 40,932.71 × 17,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,659.36x = 725,427,497.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,427,497.01/29,659.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,458.64

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