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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,662.84, 40,931.94 and 17,723.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,662.84, 40,931.94 and 17,723.80 is: 24,457.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,662.84 : 40,931.94 = 17,723.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,662.84/40,931.94 = 17,723.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,662.84x = 40,931.94 × 17,723.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,662.84x = 725,469,518.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,469,518.17/29,662.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,457.18

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