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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,671.92, 40,946.22 and 17,732.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,671.92, 40,946.22 and 17,732.52 is: 24,470.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,671.92 : 40,946.22 = 17,732.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,671.92/40,946.22 = 17,732.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,671.92x = 40,946.22 × 17,732.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,671.92x = 726,079,665.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,079,665.07/29,671.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,470.26

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