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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,662.96, 40,926.72 and 17,721.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,662.96, 40,926.72 and 17,721.94 is: 24,451.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,662.96 : 40,926.72 = 17,721.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,662.96/40,926.72 = 17,721.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,662.96x = 40,926.72 × 17,721.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,662.96x = 725,300,876.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,300,876.24/29,662.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,451.40

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