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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.44, 40,932.97 and 17,086.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.44, 40,932.97 and 17,086.76 is: 23,577.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.44 : 40,932.97 = 17,086.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.44/40,932.97 = 17,086.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.44x = 40,932.97 × 17,086.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.44x = 699,411,834.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 699,411,834.48/29,664.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,577.45

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