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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,659.77, 40,926.67 and 17,721.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,659.77, 40,926.67 and 17,721.18 is: 24,452.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,659.77 : 40,926.67 = 17,721.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,659.77/40,926.67 = 17,721.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,659.77x = 40,926.67 × 17,721.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,659.77x = 725,268,841.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,268,841.57/29,659.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,452.95

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