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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29,674.46, 40,950.69 and 17,737.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29,674.46, 40,950.69 and 17,737.22 is: 24,477.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29,674.46 : 40,950.69 = 17,737.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29,674.46/40,950.69 = 17,737.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29,674.46x = 40,950.69 × 17,737.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29,674.46x = 726,351,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,351,397.68/29,674.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,477.32

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