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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,664.96, 40,924.62 and 17,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,664.96, 40,924.62 and 17,722.32 is: 24,449.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,664.96 : 40,924.62 = 17,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,664.96/40,924.62 = 17,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,664.96x = 40,924.62 × 17,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,664.96x = 725,279,211.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,279,211.52/29,664.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,449.02

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