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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,660.46, 40,923.27 and 17,719.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,660.46, 40,923.27 and 17,719.44 is: 24,447.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,660.46 : 40,923.27 = 17,719.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,660.46/40,923.27 = 17,719.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,660.46x = 40,923.27 × 17,719.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,660.46x = 725,137,427.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,137,427.37/29,660.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,447.95

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