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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,661.46, 40,924.65 and 17,720.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,661.46, 40,924.65 and 17,720.44 is: 24,449.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,661.46 : 40,924.65 = 17,720.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,661.46/40,924.65 = 17,720.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,661.46x = 40,924.65 × 17,720.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,661.46x = 725,202,804.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,202,804.85/29,661.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.33

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