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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,670.46, 40,932.20 and 17,727.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,670.46, 40,932.20 and 17,727.82 is: 24,456.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,670.46 : 40,932.20 = 17,727.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,670.46/40,932.20 = 17,727.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,670.46x = 40,932.20 × 17,727.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,670.46x = 725,638,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725,638,673.80/29,670.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,456.60

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